What dependencies are required for this skill?

The skill utilizes Pandoc for conversion, LibreOffice for PDF generation, and standard Python/NPM libraries for XML and document manipulation.

How do I create a new .docx file from scratch?

The skill uses the docx-js library, allowing you to define document structure, paragraphs, and styles in JavaScript or TypeScript and export them as a standard Word file.

Can Claude handle tracked changes in Word documents?

Yes, this skill includes a dedicated redlining workflow that allows Claude to precisely implement insertions and deletions while preserving the original document structure.

Does this skill support visual inspection of documents?

Yes, it provides a two-step workflow using LibreOffice and Poppler to convert .docx files into images, enabling visual analysis of layout and formatting.

What is the best way to read the contents of a Word file?

For simple text analysis, the skill uses Pandoc to convert the document to markdown. For complex metadata or formatting, it provides tools to unpack and read the raw XML.

Professional DOCX Management

Name: Professional DOCX Management
Author: krishagel

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Productivity & Workflow

Creates, edits, and analyzes Microsoft Word documents with advanced support for tracked changes, formatting, and XML-level manipulation.

The docx skill provides a robust framework for handling professional Word documents within Claude Code. It bridges the gap between raw XML manipulation and high-level document editing by offering specialized workflows for redlining legal contracts, programmatically generating documents with JavaScript, and converting files to markdown for analysis. Whether you need to extract text using Pandoc, perform precise tracked changes in business agreements, or convert documents to images for visual verification, this skill provides the tools and patterns necessary for reliable document automation.

Key Features

010 GitHub stars

02Direct OOXML manipulation using a specialized Python Document library for complex edits.

03Visual verification tools to convert Word documents into PDF and image formats.

04Sophisticated redlining workflow for professional tracked changes and comments.

05High-fidelity text extraction and document analysis via Pandoc integration.

06Programmatic document creation using the docx-js JavaScript/TypeScript library.

Use Cases

01Generating dynamic, formatted reports and documentation directly from code or data sources.

02Automating the review and amendment process for legal, business, and government contracts.

03Migrating legacy Word content into structured markdown while preserving formatting and metadata.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add krishagel/geoffrey docx

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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