What dependencies are required to use the DOCX skill?

Depending on the task, you may need Pandoc for extraction, docx-js for creation, and LibreOffice or Poppler for PDF and image conversions.

Can I create new Word documents from scratch with Claude?

Yes, the skill uses the docx-js library to programmatically generate new .docx files using JavaScript/TypeScript components like Document, Paragraph, and TextRun.

Can this skill handle professional redlining and tracked changes?

Yes, it includes a dedicated 'Redlining workflow' designed specifically for legal, academic, and business documents that require systematic and precise tracked changes.

Does it preserve formatting when editing existing documents?

Absolutely. By utilizing raw XML (OOXML) access and the Document library, the skill allows for minimal, precise edits that preserve original styles, RSIDs, and document structure.

How does it handle complex document elements like images and comments?

The skill provides raw XML access to the word/media/ and word/comments.xml files, allowing Claude to analyze and manipulate embedded resources and metadata directly.

DOCX Document Expert

Name: DOCX Document Expert
Author: XD3an

byXD3an

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内容管理

Manage, edit, and create Microsoft Word documents with support for tracked changes, formatting preservation, and complex OOXML manipulation.

关于

The DOCX Document Expert skill empowers Claude to perform advanced operations on .docx files, moving beyond simple text extraction to full-scale document engineering. It provides structured workflows for creating new documents via JavaScript, performing precise 'redlining' with tracked changes for legal or professional contexts, and analyzing complex XML structures. Whether you need to convert documents to markdown, audit comments, or programmatically update business contracts while preserving formatting, this skill provides the tools and methodologies required for professional-grade document handling.

主要功能

High-fidelity text extraction and structure analysis using Pandoc
Document-to-image conversion for visual analysis and page-by-page review
6 GitHub stars
Programmatic document creation using docx-js with full styling control
Professional redlining workflow for precise tracked changes and document review
Direct OOXML manipulation for complex formatting, comments, and metadata

使用场景

Automating the generation of legal contracts and business reports from structured data
Collaborative document reviewing where tracked changes and comment preservation are critical
Extracting structured content and media from legacy Word archives for content migration

关于

主要功能

High-fidelity text extraction and structure analysis using Pandoc
Document-to-image conversion for visual analysis and page-by-page review
6 GitHub stars
Programmatic document creation using docx-js with full styling control
Professional redlining workflow for precise tracked changes and document review
Direct OOXML manipulation for complex formatting, comments, and metadata

使用场景

Automating the generation of legal contracts and business reports from structured data
Collaborative document reviewing where tracked changes and comment preservation are critical
Extracting structured content and media from legacy Word archives for content migration