Does it support named ranges?

Yes, you can list, get details for, create, and delete named ranges within any targeted workbook.

Can Claude accidentally delete data in my spreadsheets?

No. The skill defaults to a strict read-only mode. Any modifications require an explicit '--mode rw' flag and user confirmation before changes are applied.

Does this skill require Microsoft Excel to be installed?

Yes, the xl skill interacts with running Microsoft Excel instances on your local machine using a specialized CLI tool.

Can I use this to extract formulas for code migration?

Absolutely. The skill can read both the calculated values and the underlying formulas, making it perfect for documenting or porting Excel logic to other languages.

Excel Interactive Agent

Name: Excel Interactive Agent
Author: jamtho

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データサイエンスとML

Enables Claude to interactively explore, analyze, and modify open Microsoft Excel workbooks using natural language commands.

The Excel Interactive Agent (xl) provides a powerful bridge between Claude and running Microsoft Excel instances. It allows users to perform deep spreadsheet analysis, refactor complex formulas, and automate data manipulation directly through the CLI. By exposing workbook structures, named ranges, and cell metadata, it empowers Claude to audit financial models, clean datasets, and manage spreadsheet architecture with the same precision as source code. This skill is ideal for developers and analysts who need to integrate spreadsheet logic into their workflows or migrate legacy Excel processes to more robust systems.

主な機能

01Control over Excel calculation modes and manual triggers

02Interactive discovery of open workbooks and sheets

030 GitHub stars

04Read and write access to cell values, formulas, and data types

05Comprehensive management of named ranges and sheet structures

06Safe-by-default execution with explicit read-write mode requirements

ユースケース

01Automating data extraction and cleaning across multiple open workbooks

02Auditing and refactoring complex Excel formulas and nested logic

03Migrating spreadsheet-based business rules into code or database schemas

主な機能

01Control over Excel calculation modes and manual triggers

02Interactive discovery of open workbooks and sheets

030 GitHub stars

04Read and write access to cell values, formulas, and data types

05Comprehensive management of named ranges and sheet structures

06Safe-by-default execution with explicit read-write mode requirements

ユースケース

01Automating data extraction and cleaning across multiple open workbooks

02Auditing and refactoring complex Excel formulas and nested logic

03Migrating spreadsheet-based business rules into code or database schemas