Sheety Turns Spreadsheets Into Binaries, For Some Motive

Ever wished a spreadsheet as an executable with a built-in terminal interface? No? Well, that’s a pity as a result of [Roberto Alsina]’s Sheety venture does precisely that.

Sheety compiles spreadsheet definitions right into a self-contained, executable binary with zero runtime dependencies. It presents a easy terminal software (with mouse assist) by which one can browse and edit information and formulation with a easy interface. As far as codecs go it will possibly import and export Excel recordsdata, or a human-readable .yaml file.

When Sheety runs, the information and formulation outlined are compiled right into a self-contained executable with the formulation baked in, and that’s really what one sees and makes use of. If a method will get modified within the UI, a brand new and up to date model is created on the fly to replicate the adjustments.

Sheety is completely useful, although it does have some limitations. Can the show width of cells be resized? They can’t. Does anybody really want this? Probably not, as [Roberto] fortunately admits. Is it a enjoyable venture? Absolutely.

Be warned that whereas Sheety helps the Excel format, it understandably doesn’t assist each single operate Excel has added within the over forty years it has been around.

Sheety is written in Crystal and the GitHub repository has every thing you want in the event you’d like to offer it a attempt for your self.