`read_excel()` throws missing dependency `xlrd` about vscode-pyolite HOT 5 OPEN

You'll need to install xlrd using micropip:

import micropip
await micropip.install('xlrd')

In a previous version of this extension I auto-installed missing libraries since micropip isn't a portable concept e.g. if you're continuing from vscode.dev/github.dev onto a Codespace, all that micropip import code will not be valid. I'm still somewhat on the fence as to whether that is the right approach, but it certainly seems like having to teach users about micropip would add too much friction.

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Hi!

Trying this solution, I always get file not found (using local folder). Is it normal?

Thanks

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@pablocastilla You might find this helpful (I also ran into this): #12

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The thing for me is that I need to use local files :(

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@joyceerhl We should chat about your comment regarding micropip and its portability (to a Codespace or to the desktop client)/the friction of that UX. I have some ideas about how this could work and potentially alleviate both these concerns.

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