How to Create Spreadsheets with OpenClaw
Automate Excel spreadsheet creation with OpenClaw and ToolRouter. Generate files from data on a schedule.
Tool
OpenClaw automates recurring spreadsheet generation — build a weekly sales report, a monthly team roster update, or a daily inventory snapshot that runs on a schedule and delivers a fresh .xlsx file without manual effort.
Connect ToolRouter to OpenClaw
1Install the CLI
npm install -g toolrouter-mcp2Call tools directly from OpenClaw
toolrouter-mcp call web-search search --query "AI tools"
toolrouter-mcp toolsSteps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Excel Tools tool:
- Describe the recurring spreadsheet: "Every Monday, create a weekly task tracker for my team"
- OpenClaw generates the .xlsx file with current data
- Retrieve the download link and distribute it automatically
- Schedule the task to repeat at your chosen interval
Example Prompt
Try this with OpenClaw using the Excel Tools tool
Create a weekly project status spreadsheet with columns for task, assigned to, due date, and status. Pre-populate with the 8 recurring tasks I give you.
Tips
- Pre-define your column structure and let OpenClaw fill in fresh data each run
- Pair with data retrieval tools to build spreadsheets from live sources automatically
- Ask OpenClaw to name the file with the current date for easy version tracking