excel-to-csv

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• Primary Keywords: xlsx, xls, csv, convert, workbook, extraction, spreadsheet, tabular

Prerequisites

• Git Protocol: You MUST initialize a git repository (git init) before starting the optimization loop to enable the mandatory KEEP/DISCARD commit-rollback logic.
• Python Runtime: Use python3 for all script executions to ensure compatibility with modern environments.
• Dependencies: Requires pandas and openpyxl.

Common Failure Modes

• Non-Workbook Formats: This skill CANNOT process .pdf, .doc, or .txt files.
• Visual Formatting: This skill extracts RAW DATA only. It cannot change cell colors, fonts, or spreadsheet styles.
• Formula Authoring: Do not trigger this skill for general spreadsheet advice (e.g., "how to use VLOOKUP"). It is strictly an extraction utility.

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