No-code AI spreadsheet assistant (formula generator add-on)

A no-code web app and add-on that translates plain English into Excel/Google Sheets formulas using LLMs.

Summary

Replicate the core product David built: a lightweight web tool and spreadsheet add-on that turns natural-language prompts into formulas and worksheet automations. Launch fast with no-code tools, integrate an LLM API for formula generation, and distribute via niche communities and the Office/Google add-on stores.

Problem

Many spreadsheet users can't write complex Excel/Sheets formulas and waste hours debugging or googling solutions.

Target customer

Power Excel/Google Sheets users and everyday spreadsheet users who need faster formula creation (analysts, operations, finance, PMs).

Solution

A single-page web app plus Excel/Sheets add-on that accepts plain-English prompts and returns ready-to-paste formulas, with templates and usage examples.

Business model

saas subscriptions (freemium + paid tiers)paid add-on listing revenue/shareone-time license / lifetime accessads and sponsorships during early virality

Distribution

reddit communities (r/excel)product hunt/internetisbeautifuloffice/google add-on storesseo for spreadsheet queries

Required skills

no-code/web app assemblyllm/api integrationspreadsheet domain knowledgeproduct/ux designcommunity marketing

Source evidence

I Built a $1M AI App [No Code]

"it's col like chat GPT inside both Excel and Google Sheets"