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YahooXL  Build status GitHub release License

Microsoft Excel add-in which retrieves data from Yahoo Finance

  • retrieves quote snapshots
  • fluent interface
  • Dependencies: ExcelDna, YahooQuotesApi, Reactive Extensions, NodaTime

Runtime

  • Requires .NET Desktop Runtime 6.0
  • Copy "YahooXL-AddIn64-packed.xll" (64 bit) or "YahooXL-AddIn-packed.xll" (32 bit) from GitHub Releases to a folder.
  • Double-click the file to start Excel with YahooXL loaded.
  • It may be necessary to relax Excel security settings.
  • Open a blank spreadsheet.
  • Type in a cell: = YahooQuote()
  • Type in a cell: = YahooQuote("TSLA", "RegularMarketPrice")
  • Try opening the file "Test.xls", located in the solution directory.

Installation

  • Download "YahooXL-AddIn64-packed.xll" (64 bit) or "YahooXL-AddIn-packed.xll" (32 bit) from GitHub Releases to a folder.
  • In Excel, with a sheet open, press Alt+t i to display the list of Excel Add-ins.
  • Select "Browse" to add the YahooXL add-in to the list.