Can this skill create documents from scratch?

Yes, it leverages the docx-js library to programmatically generate documents with precise control over fonts, page sizes, tables, headers, and footers.

Can I convert .docx files to other formats?

Yes, the skill provides established patterns for converting .docx files to Markdown for analysis, or to PDF and images using headless system tools.

How does it ensure tables look correct in Word?

The skill enforces 'dual width' rules, setting widths at both the table and cell levels, and uses specific shading types to prevent rendering issues across different platforms like Microsoft Word and Google Docs.

How does Claude handle tracked changes in .docx files?

Claude uses a specialized XML-based workflow to unpack the .docx archive, inject insertion and deletion tags with 'Claude' as the author, and then repackages the document into a valid Word file while preserving original formatting.

Does it support adding comments to Word documents?

Yes, the skill includes specialized scripts to add both new comments and replies to existing threads, which are correctly indexed within the document's internal XML structure.

DOCX Professional Document Manager

Name: DOCX Professional Document Manager
Author: Touricks

byTouricks

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Content Management

Enables professional-grade creation, editing, and analysis of Microsoft Word .docx files with full support for tracked changes, comments, and complex formatting.

This skill provides Claude with specialized capabilities for handling Microsoft Word documents by combining the docx-js library for programmatic creation and custom XML manipulation for high-fidelity editing. It excels at maintaining document integrity while performing complex tasks like inserting tracked changes, managing threaded comments, and generating Table of Contents. Designed for professional workflows, it ensures consistent rendering through strict adherence to XML schemas and layout best practices, such as dual-width table definitions and explicit page sizing, making it ideal for automating business reports, legal reviews, and document migrations.

Key Features

01Full support for Microsoft Word tracked changes and threaded comments using Claude as the author

02Automated conversion and extraction workflows using Pandoc and headless LibreOffice

03Deep editing of existing .docx files via structured XML unpacking and repacking

04Programmatic document creation using docx-js with precise layout and style control

052 GitHub stars

06High-fidelity table management with dual-width calculations and professional shading

Use Cases

01Automating the generation of recurring business reports, invoices, and structured documentation

02Performing collaborative legal or editorial reviews by injecting tracked changes and comments into existing manuscripts

03Extracting, analyzing, and transforming content from legacy .docx archives into Markdown or other formats

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add touricks/fanshi_personal_skills docx

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

01Full support for Microsoft Word tracked changes and threaded comments using Claude as the author

02Automated conversion and extraction workflows using Pandoc and headless LibreOffice

03Deep editing of existing .docx files via structured XML unpacking and repacking

04Programmatic document creation using docx-js with precise layout and style control

052 GitHub stars

06High-fidelity table management with dual-width calculations and professional shading

Use Cases

01Automating the generation of recurring business reports, invoices, and structured documentation

02Performing collaborative legal or editorial reviews by injecting tracked changes and comments into existing manuscripts

03Extracting, analyzing, and transforming content from legacy .docx archives into Markdown or other formats