Manual file cleanup
Cleaning fields, combining exports, changing layouts, and transforming the same source data every time it arrives.
Custom tools for repeated file work
Upload your business data. Download the finished product.
sidecar-automations builds custom automation tools for businesses that repeatedly clean, combine, check, format, or transform files by hand.
Try a sample automation that turns a messy sales lead CSV into a cleaned Excel workbook with summary metrics and rows flagged for review.
Custom file processing tool
Ready
- Upload source filesUse the data your team already has 1
- Run the custom processApply your rules behind the scenes 2
- Download finished outputGet a consistent, ready-to-use result 3
Sample automation
See it in action
Follow a simple upload-and-download workflow using sample sales lead data.
Open the Demo- 1
Download the messy sample CSV
Start with the sample file provided in the demo.
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Upload it to the demo tool
Run the sample automation in your browser.
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Download the cleaned Excel workbook
Review the summary metrics and rows flagged for review.
A better way to handle repeat work
Your team should not rebuild the same finished work from raw files every week.
Repeated file work takes time, creates inconsistent results, and often depends on one person remembering every step. A focused tool makes the process easier to run and easier to train.
Inconsistent outputs
Results vary because the rules live in notes, formulas, or the memory of the one employee who knows the process.
Copy-and-paste workflows
Teams move data between systems and rebuild recurring reports by hand instead of running one repeatable process.
Services
What sidecar-automations builds
Small, dependable tools that handle the complicated steps behind a clear upload, run, and download workflow.
File processing tools
Upload spreadsheets, CSVs, exports, or source files and receive a cleaned or formatted result.
Data cleanup and validation
Standardize fields, flag missing values, catch exceptions, and apply business rules automatically.
Report generation
Turn recurring source files into polished reports, summaries, or review-ready outputs.
Data conversion tools
Convert a file from one format, layout, or system export into the format another system needs.
Internal workflow tools
Build simple portals for intake, tracking, approvals, lookups, and repeat business processes.
Process automation consulting
Identify repeat work, map the rules, and turn the process into a tool your team can actually use.
A clear path from manual to manageable
How it works
You do not need a technical plan. Start with the files you have and the finished output your team needs.
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Show the current process
Share the files, rules, and finished output your team creates today.
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Define the desired output
Confirm what the final report, file, summary, or formatted result needs to look like.
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Build and test the tool
sidecar-automations builds the behind-the-scenes logic and tests it against real examples.
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Launch the simple workflow
Your team gets a clear upload, run, and download tool with support as the process changes.
Common use cases
Example projects
If your business repeats a file-based process, it can probably be turned into a simple tool.
Vendor invoice processing
Upload invoice exports or spreadsheets, validate key fields, flag exceptions, and produce an approval-ready file.
Monthly operations report builder
Combine exports from multiple systems and generate a consistent monthly report for leadership.
Customer data cleanup tool
Standardize names, addresses, IDs, duplicate records, and missing fields before a system import.
Sales commission calculator
Upload sales activity and plan rules, then export calculated commissions and exception reports.
Inventory reconciliation tool
Compare inventory exports from two systems, flag mismatches, and produce a clean review file.
HR onboarding tracker
Upload employee or applicant data and generate checklists, status reports, or missing-item summaries.
System import file generator
Convert a working spreadsheet into the exact file layout required by another platform.
Compliance review packet builder
Upload source data and produce a formatted review packet with exceptions clearly highlighted.
Pricing
Simple monthly plans, clear automation setup fees.
Monthly plans cover hosting and support for your tools. Each automation has its own setup fee to build and test that specific tool.
You’ll know the scope and price before anything gets built.
Discuss your processMonthly hosting and support
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Starter$99/monthIncludes up to 3 automations.
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Growth$199/monthIncludes up to 10 automations.
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Unlimited$399/monthIncludes unlimited automations.
Setup fee per automation
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Basic Automation$499 per automationSimple upload, process, export, or file cleanup tools.
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Custom Logic Automation$999 per automationCustom rules, validation, formatting, calculations, or decision logic.
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Advanced AutomationCustom QuoteMulti-step workflows, unusual files, multiple outputs, or advanced logic.
Setup fees apply to each automation tool. Final pricing depends on its files, rules, outputs, steps, and complexity.
Start with the process you have now
Request a Custom Automation
Tell me what file you start with, what output you need, and how often you run the process. I’ll review the workflow and follow up with what can be automated.
Please do not upload or submit sensitive files through this form. If a sample file is needed, I’ll ask for a redacted version after reviewing your inquiry.
Prefer email? Reach me at justin@sidecar-automations.com
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Not sure what can be automated?
Send over the process and I’ll help you figure out what’s worth building.