sheetsmith

Inspect, filter, transform, and convert spreadsheet files with pandas.

Updated Feb 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dfpalhano/openclaw-workspace --skill sheetsmith
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Skill: sheetsmith
Source: https://github.com/dfpalhano/openclaw-workspace/tree/main/skills/sheetsmith
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dfpalhano/openclaw-workspace --skill sheetsmith

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of working with spreadsheet files, eliminating the need to write repetitive pandas code for common data manipulation tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Data Inspection: Quickly get summaries, descriptions, and previews of CSV, TSV, and Excel files.
  • Data Transformation: Filter rows based on queries, create new columns with expressions, rename, and drop existing columns.
  • Format Conversion: Easily convert between CSV, TSV, and Excel formats.
  • Use Case: You receive a large Excel file and need to filter it for sales in a specific region, calculate a new 'profit' column, and then save the result as a CSV. This Skill handles all these steps with a single command.

Quick Start

Use the sheetsmith skill to get a summary of the attached file 'sales_data.xlsx'.

Frequently Asked Questions about sheetsmith

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I filter rows and create new columns in an Excel file without writing pandas code?

Spreadsheet management tools can filter rows based on queries and create new columns with expressions using pandas, automating common data transformation tasks for Excel files without manual boilerplate code.

What is the best way to convert a CSV file to Excel format?

Converting CSV to Excel format is done by reading the CSV file with pandas and exporting it to an Excel workbook, a process that can be automated to handle format conversions seamlessly without manual intervention.

Can I get a data summary and preview of a large TSV file quickly?

You can inspect TSV files to quickly retrieve data summaries, descriptions, and previews, providing a fast overview of large datasets without loading the entire file into a manual spreadsheet application.

Does this data cleaning approach work with both CSV and Excel formats?

Yes, this data cleaning and manipulation approach supports CSV, TSV, and Excel formats, allowing you to inspect, filter, transform, and convert spreadsheet files across these supported types.

How do I summarize a spreadsheet and drop unwanted columns?

Spreadsheet summarization and column management are handled by applying operations like data summarization and dropping existing columns through a command-line interface that processes the file using pandas.

What are the limitations of using a command-line interface for data manipulation?

Command-line data manipulation is limited to the supported operations like filtering, transforming, and converting formats, meaning highly complex or custom pandas logic may still require writing dedicated scripts.