# xlex

A CLI Excel tool designed for AI agents — let Cursor, Cursor, Cursor and other coding agents read, write, and manipulate Excel files.

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## Why xlex? AI coding agents (Cursor, Cursor, Claude Code, etc.) can run CLI commands but can't open Excel files directly. xlex bridges this gap — agents use simple CLI commands to read, write, style, and transform `.xlsx` files without any SDK or library integration. ## Features - **Agent-Friendly**: Structured JSON output, deterministic exit codes, dry-run support - **Skill Files Included**: Ready-to-use [agent skill files](docs/skills/xlex-agent/) so agents know every command - **Session Management**: Git-like `open → batch → commit` workflow for multi-step edits - **Batch Writes**: In-process batch execution — single open/save cycle, ideal for AI agents - **Streaming Architecture**: Handle files up to 200MB without memory exhaustion - **Multiple Output Formats**: Text, JSON, CSV, NDJSON - **Template System**: Variable substitution with `{{placeholder}}` syntax - **Import/Export**: CSV, JSON, YAML, TSV, Markdown support - **Cross-Platform**:

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