xlsx
Comprehensive spreadsheet creation, editing, and analysis with support
Best use case
xlsx is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Comprehensive spreadsheet creation, editing, and analysis with support
Teams using xlsx should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/xlsx/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How xlsx Compares
| Feature / Agent | xlsx | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Comprehensive spreadsheet creation, editing, and analysis with support
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Excel/Spreadsheet Processing
## Reading and Analyzing Data
```python
import pandas as pd
# Read Excel
df = pd.read_excel('file.xlsx') # Default: first sheet
all_sheets = pd.read_excel('file.xlsx', sheet_name=None) # All sheets as dict
# Analyze
df.head() # Preview data
df.info() # Column info
df.describe() # Statistics
# Write Excel
df.to_excel('output.xlsx', index=False)
```
## Creating Excel Files with openpyxl
```python
from openpyxl import Workbook
from openpyxl.styles import Font, PatternFill, Alignment
wb = Workbook()
sheet = wb.active
# Add data
sheet['A1'] = 'Hello'
sheet['B1'] = 'World'
sheet.append(['Row', 'of', 'data'])
# Add formula - ALWAYS use formulas, not hardcoded values
sheet['B2'] = '=SUM(A1:A10)'
# Formatting
sheet['A1'].font = Font(bold=True, color='FF0000')
sheet['A1'].fill = PatternFill('solid', start_color='FFFF00')
sheet['A1'].alignment = Alignment(horizontal='center')
# Column width
sheet.column_dimensions['A'].width = 20
wb.save('output.xlsx')
```
## Editing Existing Files
```python
from openpyxl import load_workbook
wb = load_workbook('existing.xlsx')
sheet = wb.active
# Modify cells
sheet['A1'] = 'New Value'
sheet.insert_rows(2)
sheet.delete_cols(3)
# Add new sheet
new_sheet = wb.create_sheet('NewSheet')
new_sheet['A1'] = 'Data'
wb.save('modified.xlsx')
```
## Critical: Use Formulas, Not Hardcoded Values
```python
# BAD - Hardcoding calculated values
total = df['Sales'].sum()
sheet['B10'] = total # Hardcodes 5000
# GOOD - Using Excel formulas
sheet['B10'] = '=SUM(B2:B9)'
sheet['C5'] = '=(C4-C2)/C2' # Growth rate
sheet['D20'] = '=AVERAGE(D2:D19)'
```
## Financial Model Standards
- **Blue text**: Hardcoded inputs
- **Black text**: ALL formulas
- **Green text**: Links from other worksheets
- **Yellow background**: Key assumptions
## Best Practices
- Use `data_only=True` to read calculated values
- For large files: Use `read_only=True` or `write_only=True`
- Formulas are preserved but not evaluated by openpyxl
## Scientific Skill Interleaving
This skill connects to the K-Dense-AI/claude-scientific-skills ecosystem:
### Graph Theory
- **networkx** [○] via bicomodule
- Universal graph hub
### Bibliography References
- `general`: 734 citations in bib.duckdb
## Cat# Integration
This skill maps to **Cat# = Comod(P)** as a bicomodule in the equipment structure:
```
Trit: 0 (ERGODIC)
Home: Prof
Poly Op: ⊗
Kan Role: Adj
Color: #26D826
```
### GF(3) Naturality
The skill participates in triads satisfying:
```
(-1) + (0) + (+1) ≡ 0 (mod 3)
```
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