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- sheetxl
- sheetxl/index.js
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CLI
The official command-line interface for interacting with the SheetXL ecosystem.
Quick Start
The easiest way to use the SheetXL CLI is by running it directly without a permanent installation. All you need is Node.js (v22+) installed (v24 recommended),
Open your terminal and run:
npx sheetxl(If you use pnpm, you can use dlx sheetxl)
This will start an interactive REPL (Read-Eval-Print Loop), pre-loaded with the SheetXL SDK.
Welcome to the SheetXL REPL!
sheetxl > helpUsage
The CLI can be used in three main ways: as an interactive REPL, for executing scripts files, or for running direct commands.
Interactive REPL
Running the CLI with no arguments starts the interactive session. This is a powerful JavaScript environment for prototyping, running calculations, or managing your workbooks programmatically.
npx sheetxlInside the REPL, you have access to special commands:
.help: Shows all available dot commands..docs: Opens the official SheetXL documentation in your browser..clear: Clears the terminal screen..exit: Exits the REPL session.
Accessing the SDK API
You can also access the sdk directly
wb = new Workbook();
wb.getRange('a1').setValues([[1]]);
wb.getRange('a1').getValues();For a complete list of all available classes and methods, please see our full SDK API Documentation.
Executing Scripts
For automation and more complex tasks, you can pass a local JavaScript file to the CLI for execution. The script will run within the SheetXL environment, with the SDK available.
npx sheetxl run path/to/your/script.jsDirect Commands
You can also run specific built-in commands directly. This is useful for one-off tasks.
Activate Your License
To activate your license key, run the activate command:
npx sheetxl activate YOUR_LICENSE_KEY_HEREThis will store your license key for future use.
About SheetXL
SheetXL is the developer-first ecosystem built to bring Excel-class power to your application stack. Stop burning sprints on endless grid rewrites and manual data manipulation.
This CLI is your command-line gateway to the SheetXL SDK, designed for scripting, automation, and interactive prototyping.
To learn more and get a commercial license key, visit our website: https://www.sheetxl.com
License
The sheetxl CLI is licensed under the MIT License.
Use of the full SheetXL platform requires a commercial license, available at my.sheetxl.com.
🔗 Learn More
Whether you're ready to build, need help, or just want to see more examples, here's where to go next.
- 💬 Join our Discord Community - Get help and connect with the team.
- ⭐ Star us on GitHub - If you like SheetXL give us a star ⭐ and help others find us!
- 📘 Developer Docs - Guides and tutorials.
- 🔌 API Reference - Detailed documentation for all packages.
- 👀 Live Demo Gallery - A showcase of interactive examples.
- 🖼️ Storybook - Explore and test individual UI components.
- 🌐 Website - Our Website.