// Read docs & web pages
poiREL_5_5_1
Mirror of Apache POI gitbox. The Java API for Microsoft Documents.
Open source Maintained For agents
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poi is mirror of Apache POI gitbox. The Java API for Microsoft Documents.
Good for: Developers who want their agent (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor…) to read docs & web pages.
01How to start
- 1Read the official README for requirements and permissions.
- 2Install it as the official guide describes.
- 3Tell your agent the command exists (e.g. in AGENTS.md / CLAUDE.md) so it knows when to call it.
02Alternatives & comparison
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