Can it trigger existing Excel macros?

Yes, it includes a VBA 'escape hatch' that allows you to call existing subroutines and macros directly from your JXA or AppleScript code.

Does this skill work on Windows?

No, this skill is specifically designed for macOS as it relies on Apple-specific automation technologies like JXA (JavaScript for Automation) and AppleScript.

How does it handle large datasets efficiently?

The skill uses bulk read/write operations via 2D arrays and provides performance toggles to disable screen updating and automatic calculations during execution.

What happens if a command isn't in the standard dictionary?

The skill encourages a discovery workflow using Script Editor to find hidden terms and provides a dictionary translation table for JXA implementation.

Can I use Python with this skill?

Yes, while JXA is the primary production language, the skill includes support and references for PyXA (Python for X-Platform Automation) for Python-based workflows.

Excel Automation for macOS

Name: Excel Automation for macOS
Author: SpillwaveSolutions

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Automates Microsoft Excel on macOS using JXA, AppleScript, and PyXA for high-performance spreadsheet management and data processing.

The automating-excel skill empowers Claude to programmatically control Microsoft Excel on macOS, bridging the gap between AI logic and spreadsheet data. It utilizes JXA (JavaScript for Automation) for robust scripting, leverages AppleScript for dictionary discovery, and supports PyXA for Python-based workflows. Whether performing bulk data operations with 2D arrays, toggling performance settings for efficiency, or triggering existing VBA macros, this skill provides a professional-grade framework for handling complex Excel-based tasks and data-heavy workflows on the Mac.

주요 기능

01High-speed bulk data operations using 2D arrays for read/write performance

02Performance optimization via screen updating and manual calculation toggles

03JXA-first scripting architecture with AppleScript dictionary discovery patterns

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05Seamless integration with existing VBA macros via the run() command

06Extensive library of recipes for ranges, pivots, charts, and formatting

사용 사례

01Performing mass data cleanup and formatting across dozens of worksheets simultaneously

02Bridging legacy VBA macros with modern JXA automation logic for hybrid workflows

03Automating recurring weekly reporting by pulling external data into structured workbooks

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add spillwavesolutions/automating-mac-apps-plugin automating-excel

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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