xlflow save

Save the workbook held by the managed xlflow session.

Usage

xlflow save --session

Options and Arguments

Option / argument	Description	Default
--session	Save the managed session workbook.	required
--json	Return save status.	false

Examples

xlflow save --session
xlflow save --session --json

Notes

IMPORTANT

Use this after push --session --no-save or edit --session when the live workbook should become the persisted workbook.

WARNING

When workbook recovery is required, save is blocked with workbook_recovery_required. Do not persist uncertain state. Use managed session stop --discard, process cleanup, or verified recovery clear.

JSON Output Example

Successful --json output uses the xlflow envelope plus command-specific fields.

{
  "status": "ok",
  "command": "save",
  "session": { "name": "default", "dirty": false }
}

Related

• session
• push
• recovery

When to use this command

Use xlflow save when the task matches the command description above. For a goal-oriented workflow, start with the How-to guides and return here for exact options.

Prerequisites

Check the project configuration and run xlflow doctor --json before workbook-backed operations. Source-only commands can run without Excel; commands that read or mutate a workbook require Windows Excel and VBIDE access.

What this command reads and changes

The command reads the inputs and configuration described in its syntax and examples. Treat source files, the saved workbook, and a live session as separate states; add --session when the live workbook is authoritative. Any mutation is reversible only when a backup or explicit session save boundary exists.

Effect on source-of-truth state

Use xlflow status --json before and after the command. A source edit normally requires push; a workbook edit normally requires pull; a dirty live session requires save --session or an intentional discard.

Common workflows

Combine this command with the relevant source/workbook/session workflow, and use --json in scripts and agent loops.

Common failures

Read the structured error.code, exit code, and recovery metadata instead of scraping terminal text. The symptom-oriented troubleshooting guide maps installation, execution, session, VS Code, and WSL failures to recovery steps.