Agent skill · data analytics · datadrivenconstruction
xlsx-construction
Excel/spreadsheet processing for construction: estimates, schedules, tracking logs, quantity takeoffs. Formulas, formatting, analysis.
Why this skill is useful
Provides specific Python scripts for creating construction-related Excel templates that include domain-specific formulas and formatting.
What it needs
Requires python3 installed locally. About 3k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-02-14. 265 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Excel Processing for Construction Overview Adapted from Anthropic's XLSX skill for construction spreadsheet workflows. Construction Use Cases 1. Cost Estimate Template 2. Schedule Tracker 3. RFI Log Template 4. Quantity Takeoff Processing Best Practices for Construction Spreadsheets Color Coding (Industry Standard) Blue text: Input values (quantities, rates) Black text: Formulas and calculations Green text: Links from other sheets Yellow highlight: Assumptions to verify Formula Guidelines 1. Never hardcode values in formulas 2. Create separate assumption cells 3. Use named ranges for clarity 4. Include unit checks Error Prevention Integration with DDC Dependencies Resources Original: Anthropic XLSX Skill OpenPyXL Docs: https://openpyxl.readthedocs.io/
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills datadrivenconstruction/xlsx-construction