Does it support editing existing document metadata?

Yes, by unpacking the DOCX archive, Claude can access and modify raw XML files including document properties, comments, and structure settings.

Can this skill handle tracked changes in legal documents?

Yes, it includes a specialized redlining workflow designed specifically for legal and professional documents to ensure precise tracked changes and formatting preservation.

Can I convert Word documents to images for analysis?

Yes, the skill provides a two-step workflow using LibreOffice and Poppler to convert DOCX files to PDF and then into high-quality JPEG or PNG images.

How does it create new Word documents from scratch?

It utilizes the docx-js library, which allows Claude to programmatically build documents using JavaScript/TypeScript components like Paragraphs and TextRuns.

Is Pandoc required for this skill to function?

Pandoc is highly recommended and used for high-fidelity text extraction and markdown conversion, especially when preserving document structure is necessary.

Advanced DOCX Document Manager

Name: Advanced DOCX Document Manager
Author: bkootaz

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Productivity & Workflow

Manipulates Microsoft Word documents with precision, supporting professional editing workflows, tracked changes, and automated document creation.

About

This skill empowers Claude to perform complex operations on .docx files, ranging from programmatic document generation using JavaScript to advanced redlining and XML-level editing. It provides specialized workflows for legal, academic, and business documents where maintaining formatting integrity and tracked changes is critical. By leveraging specialized tools like Pandoc for analysis and custom Python scripts for OOXML manipulation, it ensures that all document modifications are precise, professional, and audit-ready, even when dealing with complex structures like comments and embedded media.

Key Features

Advanced redlining and tracked changes preservation
Document conversion to PDF and high-quality images for visual analysis
Programmatic document creation using docx-js and TypeScript
High-fidelity text extraction and markdown conversion via Pandoc
0 GitHub stars
Direct OOXML manipulation for complex formatting and metadata

Use Cases

Analyzing and modifying complex document structures like headers, footers, and comments
Automating the legal redlining process and contract review workflows
Generating professional business reports programmatically from raw data

About

Key Features

Advanced redlining and tracked changes preservation
Document conversion to PDF and high-quality images for visual analysis
Programmatic document creation using docx-js and TypeScript
High-fidelity text extraction and markdown conversion via Pandoc
0 GitHub stars
Direct OOXML manipulation for complex formatting and metadata

Use Cases

Analyzing and modifying complex document structures like headers, footers, and comments
Automating the legal redlining process and contract review workflows
Generating professional business reports programmatically from raw data