Does this skill support Google Docs?

Yes, it follows strict formatting rules—such as using DXA units instead of percentages—to ensure generated documents are fully compatible with Google Docs, LibreOffice, and Microsoft Word.

How does it handle legacy .doc files?

It includes a conversion utility that utilizes a headless LibreOffice environment to safely transform older .doc files into the modern .docx format before processing.

Can I edit existing Word documents without losing formatting?

Yes, the skill uses a sophisticated unpack-edit-repack workflow that preserves existing styles and structures while allowing precise XML-level modifications.

Why use this instead of simple text or Markdown files?

This skill is designed for high-stakes professional deliverables that require complex layouts, such as Tables of Contents, specific page sizes, multi-column tables, and corporate branding.

Can it handle images and headers/footers?

Absolutely. It supports ImageRun for visuals and provides specific configurations for persistent headers, footers, and automatic page numbering.

Microsoft Word Document Suite

Name: Microsoft Word Document Suite
Author: stevessr

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Content Management

Enables programmatic creation, modification, and analysis of professional Word (.docx) documents with advanced formatting and tracking support.

The docx skill empowers Claude to act as a sophisticated document engineer, capable of generating polished Microsoft Word files from scratch using docx-js or editing existing documents via direct XML manipulation. It handles complex layout requirements including multi-level tables, dynamic tables of contents, image embedding, and custom styling while ensuring cross-platform compatibility with Google Docs and LibreOffice. Beyond creation, it provides robust tools for extracting content via Pandoc, converting legacy .doc files, and managing professional workflows like tracked changes and comments.

Key Features

01Programmatic generation of professional .docx files using Node.js and docx-js.

02Legacy .doc to .docx conversion and document-to-image/PDF rendering.

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04Automated Table of Contents generation with proper heading level mapping.

05Low-level XML manipulation for editing tracked changes, comments, and smart typography.

06Advanced table support with DXA-based precise width controls and shading.

Use Cases

01Generating automated business reports, memos, and professional letters from data.

02Batch-converting legacy office documents into modern, web-ready formats or images.

03Analyzing and extracting structured content or tracked changes from existing Word documents.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add stevessr/dotsfiles docx

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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