Can I use Claude to analyze the layout of a .docx file?

Yes, the skill can convert documents to PDF using LibreOffice and then to images using Poppler, enabling Claude to visually verify document structure.

Can this skill handle tracked changes in Word documents?

Yes, it includes a dedicated redlining workflow that allows Claude to implement precise insertions and deletions while preserving original document formatting and RSIDs.

How are new Word documents generated?

The skill utilizes the docx-js library, allowing Claude to programmatically build documents using JavaScript/TypeScript components like Paragraphs and TextRuns.

What tools are required for this skill to work?

It relies on common utilities like Pandoc for extraction, LibreOffice for conversion, and specific Python scripts for packing/unpacking OOXML files.

Is it safe to use for sensitive legal documents?

Yes, the workflow emphasizes minimal, precise edits at the XML level to ensure that only intended text is changed while preserving the integrity of the rest of the document.

DOCX Professional Editor & Analyzer

Name: DOCX Professional Editor & Analyzer
Author: iOfficeAI

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Content Management

Manages complex Word document lifecycles including creation, redlining, and XML-level editing within Claude Code.

About

This skill empowers Claude to interact with .docx files as structured data, enabling sophisticated document management beyond simple text reading. It provides specialized workflows for programmatic document creation via JavaScript, granular XML manipulation for legal redlining, and high-fidelity text extraction using Pandoc. Whether you need to generate professional reports from scratch, apply tracked changes to business contracts, or convert documents into images for visual analysis, this skill provides the necessary tools and best practices for reliable OOXML processing.

Key Features

Programmatic document creation using the docx-js library
Sophisticated redlining workflow for professional tracked changes and comments
Direct OOXML manipulation for complex formatting and metadata preservation
12,052 GitHub stars
Multi-step conversion to PDF and images for visual layout analysis
High-fidelity text extraction and structure analysis via Pandoc integration

Use Cases

Applying and managing tracked changes in academic, legal, or government documents
Automating the generation of legal contracts or business reports from dynamic data
Converting legacy Word documents into clean Markdown or structured formats for CMS migration

About

Key Features

Programmatic document creation using the docx-js library
Sophisticated redlining workflow for professional tracked changes and comments
Direct OOXML manipulation for complex formatting and metadata preservation
12,052 GitHub stars
Multi-step conversion to PDF and images for visual layout analysis
High-fidelity text extraction and structure analysis via Pandoc integration

Use Cases

Applying and managing tracked changes in academic, legal, or government documents
Automating the generation of legal contracts or business reports from dynamic data
Converting legacy Word documents into clean Markdown or structured formats for CMS migration