spreadsheet-formula-helper
Expert assistant for building, troubleshooting, and converting spreadsheet formulas.
Install
mkdir -p .claude/skills/spreadsheet-formula-helper && curl -L -o skill.zip "https://agentskills.codes/api/skills/download/9496" && unzip -o skill.zip -d .claude/skills/spreadsheet-formula-helper && rm skill.zipInstalls to .claude/skills/spreadsheet-formula-helper
Activation
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Write and debug spreadsheet formulas (Excel/Google Sheets), pivot tables, and array formulas; translate between dialects; use when users need working formulas with examples and edge-case checks.Key capabilities
- →Translate formulas between Excel and Sheets
- →Implement error guardrails (IFERROR/LET)
- →Draft dynamic array formulas
- →Check edge cases like blank rows or date formats
How it works
Applies a step-by-step checklist to structure logical inputs, generates platform-specific syntax, and validates against common spreadsheet traps.
Inputs & outputs
When to use spreadsheet-formula-helper
- →Debug formula errors in Google Sheets
- →Convert Excel formulas to Sheets syntax
- →Create complex array formulas for data analysis
- →Implement IFERROR or LAMBDA guardrails
About this skill
Spreadsheet Formula Helper
Produce reliable spreadsheet formulas with explanations.
Inputs to gather
- Platform (Excel/Sheets), locale (comma vs. semicolon separators), sample data layout (headers, ranges), expected outputs, and constraints (volatile functions allowed?).
- Provide small example rows and the desired result for them.
Workflow
- Restate the problem with explicit ranges and sheet names; propose a minimal sample to verify.
- Draft formula(s); when dynamic arrays are available, prefer them over copy-down formulas.
- Explain how it works and where to place it; include named ranges if helpful.
- Edge cases: blank rows, mixed types, timezone/date quirks, duplicates; offer guardrails (e.g.,
IFERROR,LET,LAMBDA). - Variants: if porting between Excel and Sheets, provide both versions.
Output
- Primary formula, short explanation, and a 2–3 row worked example showing inputs → outputs.
- Optional: quick troubleshooting checklist for common errors.
When not to use it
- →Data cleaning operations
- →Visualizing charts or pivot tables
Limitations
- →Limited to existing spreadsheet function libraries
- →Cannot directly modify user spreadsheet files
How it compares
It provides dialect-specific corrections and error handling logic that generic AI responses often miss.
Compared to similar skills
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| Skill | Installs | Updated | Safety | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| spreadsheet-formula-helper (this skill) | 5 | 8mo | No flags | Beginner |
| xlsx | 87 | 7mo | Review | Intermediate |
| Excel Analysis | 0 | 5mo | No flags | Intermediate |
| spreadsheet | 0 | 6mo | No flags | Intermediate |
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