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Excel/Spreadsheet Skill (Anthropic)

Skill Data & Analytics Solid

Creates, reads, edits, and manipulates Excel spreadsheets (.xlsx, .xlsm, .csv, .tsv). Handles formulas, formatting, charts, and data analysis. Official Anthropic skill.

111,039 starsFreeQuick setup
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https://github.com/anthropics/skills

How to Get It

Option 1: Claude Desktop App (Code Mode)Click the + button next to the prompt box → PluginsAdd plugin. Search and click Install. Skills work in Claude Code only.
Option 2: Paste into Claude CodeCopy the command below and paste it into your conversation. Claude will install it.
Command
claude plugins install anthropic-skills/xlsx

Tip: Paste this into a Claude Code conversation. Verify command matches your Claude Code version.

CostFree

Trust Signals Source Reviewed

Stars111,039Contributors10Last updated2026-03-25Known CVEsNone found

Data & Access

Data processingPrompts sent to Anthropic API. Enterprise/Team plans exclude training.

Reviewer notes

Source Reviewed review. These are observations, not a security certification.

Official Anthropic tool.

Official Anthropic tool. Highest trust level in the ecosystem.

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Evaluation

Ease of Use
4/5
Versatility
4/5
Reliability
4/5
Security
5/5
Overall score4.15 / 5.00 SolidEvaluatedApr 2026
Official Anthropic tool.

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