Texel – CLI tool for viewing spreadsheets

In plain words

Texel is a command-line tool that lets developers view and interact with spreadsheets directly from the terminal. Launched in 2022, it provides a way to work with spreadsheet data without opening a graphical application. The tool is designed for developers who prefer working in the command line and need quick access to spreadsheet contents while coding or working in terminal-based workflows.

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