How does it extract text from existing Word files?

The skill utilizes Pandoc to convert .docx files into Markdown, which preserves document structure and allows for easy analysis of content and changes.

Can this skill handle tracked changes for legal documents?

Yes, it includes a dedicated Redlining Workflow specifically designed to implement precise, professional-grade tracked changes by manipulating the underlying XML tags.

What programming languages does it use for document operations?

It uses JavaScript/TypeScript for creating new documents via the docx-js library and Python for editing existing documents through the Document library.

Does it support adding comments to documents?

Yes, by using the raw XML access or the Document library, you can programmatically read, add, and modify comments stored in the word/comments.xml file.

Can I convert Word documents to images for visual analysis?

Yes, the skill provides a two-step workflow using LibreOffice to convert documents to PDF and Poppler utilities to render PDF pages as high-quality JPEG or PNG images.

DOCX Document Processor

Name: DOCX Document Processor
Author: lawvable

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Content Management

Enables comprehensive creation, editing, and analysis of Word documents with advanced support for tracked changes and legal-grade redlining.

About

This skill provides a powerful toolkit for managing Microsoft Word (.docx) files through Claude Code, offering specialized workflows for professional redlining, automated document creation via JavaScript, and deep XML-level editing. It integrates industry-standard tools like Pandoc for text extraction and LibreOffice for PDF conversion, making it indispensable for developers automating complex document lifecycles where formatting preservation and precise change tracking are critical, particularly in legal and business environments.

Key Features

Advanced tracked changes and redlining for professional document review
Programmatic .docx creation using the docx-js JavaScript/TypeScript library
Deep OOXML manipulation for editing existing document structures and comments
Batch-based editing strategies to maintain document integrity during complex updates
Multi-format conversion including Markdown extraction and PDF/Image rendering
38 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Generating standardized business reports and academic papers from structured data
Extracting and analyzing content from legacy document archives for data migration projects
Automating legal document reviews with precise, professional-grade tracked change implementation

About

Key Features

Advanced tracked changes and redlining for professional document review
Programmatic .docx creation using the docx-js JavaScript/TypeScript library
Deep OOXML manipulation for editing existing document structures and comments
Batch-based editing strategies to maintain document integrity during complex updates
Multi-format conversion including Markdown extraction and PDF/Image rendering
38 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Generating standardized business reports and academic papers from structured data
Extracting and analyzing content from legacy document archives for data migration projects
Automating legal document reviews with precise, professional-grade tracked change implementation