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Xlsx Pro

by ricobaboule · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.1
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Install in OpenClaw
/install xlsx-pro
Description
Compétence pour manipuler les fichiers Excel (.xlsx, .xlsm, .csv, .tsv). Utiliser quand l'utilisateur veut : ouvrir, lire, éditer ou créer un fichier tableur ; ajouter des colonnes, calculer des formules, formater, créer des graphiques, nettoyer des données ; convertir entre formats tabulaires. Le livrable doit être un fichier tableur. NE PAS utiliser si le livrable est un document Word, HTML, script Python standalone, ou intégration Google Sheets.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says (create/edit XLSX and optionally recalc via LibreOffice), but it performs operations with real side effects: it writes a LibreOffice macro into your user profile and may compile an LD_PRELOAD .so shim in /tmp. Before installing or running: 1) Inspect the files yourself (scripts/recalc.py, scripts/office/soffice.py and the shim C source in the repo) to verify you accept the actions. The macro content is visible in the repo (RecalculateAndSave), but writing macros modifies your LibreOffice profile. 2) Run the tool on copies of your files and not on irreplaceable data; back up templates. 3) If you are uncomfortable with compiling/running native code or installing LibreOffice macros on your account, run the skill inside an isolated environment or container. 4) Confirm you trust the unknown source/owner (no homepage provided). 5) If you approve usage but want minimal impact, consider editing recalc.py to skip macro installation and instead manually perform the LibreOffice recalculation in a controlled manner. If you want a safer install, request the author to provide an opt-in path that does not auto-write macros or compile LD_PRELOAD code.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: xlsx-pro Version: 1.0.1 This skill is classified as suspicious due to its use of high-risk system-level capabilities, specifically the runtime compilation of C code using `gcc` and the subsequent use of `LD_PRELOAD` to inject a custom shared library (`lo_socket_shim.so`) into processes. These actions, found in `scripts/office/soffice.py`, are intended to enable LibreOffice to function in sandboxed environments by shimming AF_UNIX socket calls. While the stated purpose is functional and there is no clear evidence of malicious intent, these techniques are powerful and could be exploited if the skill's environment or the hardcoded C source were compromised, representing a significant attack surface.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description, SKILL.md, README, and the included Python/C helper code are coherent: the skill writes Excel files with formulas and optionally recalculates them via LibreOffice. The recalc.py, soffice helper, and README all serve that declared purpose.
Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions and scripts go beyond mere file creation: they create a LibreOffice macro file under user macro dirs (~/.config/libreoffice/... or macOS Library path), invoke soffice in headless mode, and may invoke gcc to build a socket shim. These steps modify user configuration and launch external binaries; they should be considered side-effects and require user consent. The SKILL.md explicitly instructs installing system packages and running the recalc script which will write into the user's LibreOffice macro directory.
Install Mechanism
There is no remote download/install spec (no network fetches). However the soffice helper writes C source to the temp directory and attempts to compile it with gcc into an LD_PRELOAD .so shim. Compiling and LD_PRELOADing native code at runtime is uncommon for simple data-manipulation skills and increases risk surface (local compilation/execution), though it is used here to work around sandboxed AF_UNIX socket issues rather than fetching remote binaries.
Credentials
The skill does not request credentials or environment variables in metadata. It does set SAL_USE_VCLPLUGIN=svp in the subprocess env for soffice runs (documented) and uses LD_PRELOAD only for the soffice subprocess. No API keys or unrelated secrets are requested.
Persistence & Privilege
The recalc flow writes a LibreOffice macro XML into the user's LibreOffice macro directory and writes/keeps a compiled shim in the temp directory. Those files persist on disk beyond a single run and alter another application's (LibreOffice) configuration. While this is functional for the stated recalculation goal, it is a form of persistence impacting user-level configuration and should be treated with caution.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install xlsx-pro
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /xlsx-pro
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.1
- Ajout d'une section TL;DR pour résumer l'usage de la compétence. - Clarification de l’objectif principal : produire des fichiers Excel avec formules, pas de valeurs calculées/hardcodées en Python. - Précisions sur le rôle du recalcul LibreOffice et la détection d’erreurs Excel. - Reformulation et condensation de certains paragraphes pour une lecture plus rapide. - Pas de modification des workflows, standards ou exemples de code.
v1.0.0
Initial release of xlsx-pro: - Manipulate and create Excel files (.xlsx, .xlsm, .csv, .tsv) with strict financial modeling standards. - Enforces formula usage (no hardcoded values), industry color codes, and professional formatting. - Quality checklist and common pitfalls provided for error-free and accurate outputs. - Workflow guidelines using pandas and openpyxl, including mandatory formula recalculation with LibreOffice. - Extensive documentation of code style, verification steps, and data handling best practices.
Metadata
Slug xlsx-pro
Version 1.0.1
License
All-time Installs 4
Active Installs 4
Total Versions 2
Frequently Asked Questions

What is Xlsx Pro?

Compétence pour manipuler les fichiers Excel (.xlsx, .xlsm, .csv, .tsv). Utiliser quand l'utilisateur veut : ouvrir, lire, éditer ou créer un fichier tableur ; ajouter des colonnes, calculer des formules, formater, créer des graphiques, nettoyer des données ; convertir entre formats tabulaires. Le livrable doit être un fichier tableur. NE PAS utiliser si le livrable est un document Word, HTML, script Python standalone, ou intégration Google Sheets. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 2078 downloads so far.

How do I install Xlsx Pro?

Run "/install xlsx-pro" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.

Is Xlsx Pro free?

Yes, Xlsx Pro is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.

Which platforms does Xlsx Pro support?

Xlsx Pro is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created Xlsx Pro?

It is built and maintained by ricobaboule (@ricobaboule); the current version is v1.0.1.

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