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OfficeCLI

Lets AI agents create and edit Word, Excel and PowerPoint files without Microsoft Office installed.

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What it does

OfficeCLI is a single program that AI agents can use to read, create and edit Word documents, Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations. It doesn't need Office to be installed.

It can also turn those files into web pages or images, so the AI can "see" what it made and fix problems. When installed, it adds itself as a skill to AI coding tools it finds, such as Claude Code and Cursor.

For people who'd rather not use a terminal, its makers point to a separate desktop app, AionUi, that uses OfficeCLI behind the scenes.

Who it's for

People who use AI agents to produce reports, spreadsheets or slide decks.

Can I use it without coding?

With some setup. Install the program with a download or one command; a separate desktop app offers a point-and-click option. New to this? Start here.

Can I run it?

Cost
FreeNothing to pay or sign up for.
Runs on
Mac, Linux, Windows
Computer
An ordinary computer is fine
Privacy
Runs on your own device: your data stays with you
API key
Not needed

Try it

  1. Download the program for your computer from the project's GitHub releases page.
  2. Run its install step, which adds the OfficeCLI skill to AI coding tools it finds.
  3. Ask your AI agent to create or edit a Word, Excel or PowerPoint file.
Official download page

Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?

Before you install

  • Only download from the official GitHub page or the official download page above. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
  • License (Apache-2.0): Permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
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