What are the requirements to use this skill?

You will need Python 3.x installed for the cleanup scripts and Pandoc installed if you wish to perform the final conversion to .docx format.

Can it handle complex manuscripts with images?

Yes, it includes specialized workflows for handling Notion exports, remapping local image paths, and downloading external CDN images for proper inclusion.

What is the Vellum Prep skill?

Vellum Prep is a Claude Code skill designed to automate the formatting and cleanup of Markdown manuscripts for seamless import into Vellum book formatting software.

How do I trigger the Vellum Prep workflow?

You can invoke it directly within Claude Code using the /vellum-prep command followed by your filename, or run the underlying python script via the terminal.

Does this skill use AI tokens for text cleanup?

No, the core cleanup tasks like removing headers and normalizing tags are performed programmatically via Python scripts to save tokens and ensure structural precision.

Vellum Prep

Name: Vellum Prep
Author: cdeistopened

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콘텐츠 관리

Converts Markdown manuscripts into professionally formatted Vellum-ready Word documents by automating cleanup and structural normalization.

Vellum Prep is a specialized skill for content creators and authors that streamlines the transition from raw Markdown or OCR-scanned text to a polished book format ready for Vellum software. It programmatically removes metadata headers, normalizes chapter hierarchies, cleans common OCR artifacts, and converts files into the specific .docx structure required for high-quality book layout. Beyond simple text cleaning, it offers robust support for complex manuscripts, including Notion export handling, image remapping, and the conversion of bold labels into hierarchical subheadings, significantly reducing manual formatting time.

주요 기능

01Conversion of Markdown to Vellum-optimized .docx via Pandoc

02Support for complex image remapping from Notion and Substack

03Normalization of chapter headings and ornamental breaks

04Automated OCR artifact and metadata header removal

05Customizable regex patterns for book-specific formatting rules

062 GitHub stars

사용 사례

01Preparing an OCR-scanned manuscript for digital or print publication

02Converting Notion or Substack exports into a structured book format

03Automating repetitive cleanup tasks for high-volume independent publishers

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