How does it handle document analysis?

It can perform quick text extraction via Markdown conversion or conduct deep analysis by unpacking the .docx container to inspect raw XML components like styles, properties, and comments.

Can this skill handle tracked changes (redlining)?

Yes, it provides specific workflows for adding professional tracked changes and comments by manipulating the underlying OOXML structure directly or using Python libraries.

Can I convert Word documents to other formats?

Yes, the skill includes guidance for using Pandoc to convert .docx to Markdown for easy AI analysis and LibreOffice for high-quality PDF conversion.

Is template-based generation supported?

Yes, it includes specific implementation patterns for both simple text replacement and advanced XML-level editing to ensure formatting is preserved when filling out existing templates.

Does it support creating documents from scratch?

Absolutely. It utilizes the docx-js library in JavaScript or python-docx in Python to build structured documents with custom headers, styling, and complex formatting.

Word Document Automation

Name: Word Document Automation
Author: jawhnycooke

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Productivity & Workflow

Manipulates Word documents (.docx) by reading, creating, and editing content with support for tracked changes and template-based generation.

The Word Document (.docx) skill empowers Claude to interact natively with Microsoft Office files, offering a comprehensive suite for professional document processing. It enables the automated creation of complex documents using JavaScript or Python, the extraction of data via raw XML or Markdown conversion, and the implementation of advanced editorial workflows like tracked changes and commenting. Whether you need to generate high-fidelity reports from templates, analyze legacy documentation, or automate legal redlining processes, this skill provides the necessary patterns and implementation guidance for robust Word document management.

Key Features

01Template-based generation with intelligent text and formatting replacement

02Visual verification through automated PDF conversion and image rendering

03High-fidelity data extraction via Pandoc conversion or direct XML analysis

04Programmatic document creation using docx-js and python-docx libraries

05Advanced editorial support including tracked changes (redlining) and comments

064 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Batch processing and summarizing large volumes of corporate Word documentation for data analysis

02Automating the generation of legal contracts, invoices, or business reports from dynamic templates

03Streamlining editorial workflows by programmatically applying revisions with professional tracked changes

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jawhnycooke/claude-plugins docx

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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