{"categories":[{"label":"Python Modules","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/software-development-libraries-python-modules/13"},{"label":"Information Analysis","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/scientific-engineering-information-analysis/2"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"Adds Excel file (xls and xlsx) read support to the agate data analysis library, enabling you to load spreadsheets directly into agate tables for analysis.","skillfed_tags":["data-analysis","excel-io"],"use_cases":["Load Excel workbooks into agate tables for statistical analysis or data cleaning workflows.","Batch-convert multiple .xls or .xlsx files to agate tables for downstream processing.","Integrate Excel data sources into agate-based data pipelines alongside other formats.","Read legacy .xls files that other modern libraries may not support reliably."],"what_it_does":"agate-excel is a plugin for the agate data analysis library that extends it with the ability to read Excel spreadsheets in both legacy (.xls) and modern (.xlsx) formats. It sits between agate and the underlying Excel readers (openpyxl for .xlsx, xlrd for .xls, and olefile for binary format support), letting you load spreadsheet data directly into agate's table objects for analysis, filtering, and aggregation.\n\nThe package is designed for data analysts and researchers who work with Excel files as input sources. It integrates seamlessly with agate's workflow, so once imported, Excel files become just another data source you can load alongside CSV, JSON, or other formats. The four runtime dependencies handle the actual file parsing, while agate-excel bridges them to agate's table interface.","worth_installing":"Yes, if you are already using agate and need to read Excel files. The package is stable, has no known vulnerabilities, and low install friction. However, note the aging maintenance status (242 days since last release)\u2014if you need active development or rapid bug fixes, verify that the underlying dependencies (openpyxl, xlrd) still meet your Excel compatibility needs before committing to this package."},"id":"agate-excel","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/agate-excel","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/agate-excel.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/agate-excel/"},"maintenance":{"status":"aging"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2025-12-15","license_spdx":null,"license_treatment":"permissive","name":"agate-excel","python_support":"unspecified","summary":"agate-excel adds read support for Excel files (xls and xlsx) to agate."},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":352699,"position":7312,"tier":"top_15000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":0},"version":"0.4.2"}