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Xiao Tu Ding ("Little Thumbtack") is a China-developed AI Workflow tool designed specifically to transfORM how Professionals interACT with Microsoft Excel. Rather than relying on manual formulas, ribbon menus, or VBA scripting, it enables users to describe spreadsheet tasks in everyday Chinese—such as "highlight all sales over $5,000 in red" or "sum revenue by region and sort descending"—and executes those instructions automatically while preserving the original file locally. Built by NLP and Python automation experts from Alibaba’s AI team, it bridges the gap between natural language intent and complex spreadsheet logic, prioritizing privacy through CLIent-sIDE caching and zero server-side file stoRAGe.

What it does

Xiao Tu Ding operates entirely within the browser and supports local Excel file uploads (.xlsx, .xls). Once loaded, users converse with the assistant using intuitive Mandarin Prompts. The system interprets intent, generates APPropriate Excel Operations—including formula insertion (e.g., SUMIFS, XLOOKUP), conditional formatting, pivot table setup, data cleaning, text-to-columns, duplicate rEMOval, and multi-step analytical Workflows—and applies changes directly to the user’s file. All processing occurs temporarily in memory; no data leaves the device unless explicitly downloaded.

Key capabilities

• Natural language command execution: UnderStands nuanced, multi-clause requests like "find customers who ordered after June 2023 and spent more than ¥20,000, then group them by city and calculate average order size."
• local-first editing: Files never upload to remote servers—ideal for sensitive financial, HR, or compliance-related spreadsheets.
• no-code automation: Eliminates need for macro recording, formula memorization, or external scripting tools.
• real-time preview & rollback: Shows before/after Comparisons and allows undoing indiVidual steps before final export.

Who it is for

This tool targets heavy Excel users across finance, operations, marketing, and academia in Chinese-speaking markets—especially analysts, accountants, project coordinators, and educators who spend hours weekly on repetitive data tasks but lack programming experience. It’s especially valuable for teams adopting AI-augmented workflows without requiring infrastructure changes or API integrations.

How to get started

Visit the official website, grant local file access in your browser, upload an Excel workbook, and begin typing requests in Mandarin. No registration is required for bASIc use, though advanced features may require account creation. The interface is minimal and focused solely on the chat panel and spreadsheet preview pane.

Pricing and access caveat

Xiao Tu Ding offers a free tier with core functionality; premium tiers offering batch processing, template libraries, or Enterprise deployment options may exist but are not publicly documented. As of current Information, veRSIon details, update cadence, and exact pricing tiers remain unspecified. Users should verify current terms directly on xtd.pro, as offerings may vary. While accessible globally, the interface and model training are optimized exclusively for Simplified Chinese input and Excel conventions common in mainland China.