clean-data-xls

Normalize whitespace, casing, numeric and date formats in spreadsheet data.

Updated May 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cwstedctw/financial-services-tw --skill clean-data-xls-cwstedctw
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: clean-data-xls
Source: https://github.com/cwstedctw/financial-services-tw/tree/main/taiwan-finance/skills/clean-data-xls
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cwstedctw/financial-services-tw --skill clean-data-xls-cwstedctw

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

避免試算表資料因空白、大小寫不一致、日期格式混雜、數字型態錯置與重複列而造成分析錯誤與報表返工。

Core Features & Use Cases

  • 資料掃描與欄位型態判斷:分析每一欄的主導型態(文字/數字/日期)並找出離群值與格式問題。
  • 常見資料瑕疵修復建議:針對空白、大小寫、數字為文字、日期混格式、重複列、混型欄位、編碼異常與 Excel 錯誤值提出可審核的修正方案。
  • 透明化修改流程:先彙整問題摘要表,再依類別逐步套用修正並提供變更前後對照,確保可追溯與可確認。

Quick Start

請把目前工作表中要整理的資料範圍丟給我,並要求我先列出每欄的問題摘要表再逐步提出可接受的清理方案。

Frequently Asked Questions about clean-data-xls

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I clean messy spreadsheet data with mixed date formats and type errors?

To clean messy spreadsheet data, this process detects each column's dominant type, flags mixed-type outliers, normalizes dates and numbers, then proposes a pre-change summary of fixes for confirmation before applying transformations.

What is the best way to remove duplicates and normalize whitespace in Excel datasets?

The best way to remove duplicates and normalize whitespace involves scanning the spreadsheet to identify formatting issues and duplicate rows, generating an auditable issue summary table, and applying confirmed overwrites or formulas to standardize the data.

How do I prepare TWSE-style financial datasets for reconciliation and reporting?

Preparing TWSE-style financial datasets requires spreadsheet cleaning to standardize inconsistent casing, mixed date formats, and numeric text, ensuring the data is normalized and traceable before downstream analysis and reporting.

Can I fix mixed-type columns and text-stored numbers without losing original data?

Yes, you can fix mixed-type columns and text-stored numbers transparently by generating a pre-change summary of proposed fixes with before-and-after comparisons, ensuring original data remains traceable during the transformation process.

Does spreadsheet cleaning work with Excel formulas or does it overwrite data directly?

Spreadsheet cleaning supports both approaches by applying safe transformations using either Excel formulas to standardize values or confirmed direct overwrites based on the reviewed issue summary table.