Overview
OfficeCLI is the first Office suite purpose-built for AI agents. Instead of installing Microsoft Office or LibreOffice, you get a single binary that can read, create, and edit .docx, .xlsx, and .pptx files - entirely from the command line or through an AI agent.
The standout feature: a built-in rendering engine that lets agents preview Office files they just created (rendered to HTML or PNG) without opening any external app. This closes the create - view - fix loop fully autonomously, with 4,200+ GitHub stars backing it.
Quick Start
Install (macOS / Linux)
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/iOfficeAI/OfficeCLI/main/install.sh | bash
Windows (PowerShell):
irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/iOfficeAI/OfficeCLI/main/install.ps1 | iex
Use with AI agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Copilot)
officecli install
This copies the binary to your PATH and auto-installs the skill into every AI coding agent it detects. Your agent can immediately create and edit Office files with no extra configuration.
Create a PowerPoint with live preview
# Create a blank file
officecli create deck.pptx
# Open live preview at http://localhost:26315
officecli watch deck.pptx
Key Features
- Create and edit Word, Excel, PowerPoint from the CLI
- Render Office files to HTML or PNG - no app required
- Single binary, zero dependencies, cross-platform
- Auto-integrates with Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and GitHub Copilot
- Open-source, Apache 2.0 license
Notes
- OfficeCLI is actively developed - check GitHub Releases for the latest binary.
- Best suited for AI agent automation workflows; for a GUI experience, AionUi is the companion desktop app.
Click the button above to view full documentation and releases at the source.