xsv
$ cargo install xsvCSV indexing, stats, and fast tabular data from the terminal.
- xsv fits data & db well, especially for csv indexing, stats, and fast tabular data from the terminal.
- 3,376 crates recent downloads.
- Easy to automate.
- Good fit for coding-agent workflows and repeatable scripts.
- Output is mostly text-first, so verify results before scripting around it.
Xsv guide
CSV indexing, stats, and fast tabular data from the terminal. Built by BurntSushi.
Open CLI packages the install path, verify step, and safe-start workflow so this tool can move from “interesting CLI” to something you can actually use. It also integrates with skills.sh so each CLI comes with the right companion skills, not just a binary and a docs link.
When to apply
- csv indexing, stats, and fast tabular data from the terminal.
- You need data processing in both local dev and CI.
- You need csv indexing.
- You need stats.
- You need fast tabular data.
Quick reference
cargo install xsvxsv --versionxsv stats data.csvOpen CLI × skills.sh
Open CLI integrates xsv with the right skills.sh companions so you get the tool and the workflow together.
Data Analysis
Recommended pairingOpen CLI recommends this skills.sh skill because it fits data workflows. Turn query output and flat files into usable insights faster.
$ npx skills add https://github.com/supercent-io/skills-template --skill data-analysisUse xsv together with the Data Analysis skills.sh skill. Start with safe inspection commands, summarize what you find, and ask before any step with side effects.
Why this tool
- xsv fits data & db well, especially for csv indexing, stats, and fast tabular data from the terminal.
- 3,376 crates recent downloads.
- Easy to automate.
Watch-outs
- Output is mostly plain text.
Example workflow
1. xsv stats data.csvSafe start
Install xsv.
Run `xsv --version` first.
Start with `xsv stats data.csv`.
Install a CLI that matches your database engine.