A local, high-performance toolkit for Word document processing, featuring seamless DOCX/Markdown conversion and automated multi-chapter integration.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install docx-tools
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install docx-tools using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is docx-tools?
docx-tools is a robust document management utility designed for developers and researchers who need to manipulate Word files without the overhead of Microsoft Word. As part of the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, it provides a purely local execution environment, ensuring that sensitive data like grant applications or academic papers never leave your machine. It excels at bridging the gap between Markdown-based writing workflows and formal DOCX submission requirements.
By leveraging the power of python-docx, this skill allows users to extract structured content, apply consistent styling, and automate the assembly of complex documents. Whether you are batch-processing a folder of manuscripts or converting a technical blog post into a professional report, docx-tools offers a reliable and programmatic approach to document engineering.
docx-tools Use Cases
- Integrating multiple grant application chapters into a single cohesive document with consistent formatting.
- Converting technical documentation from Markdown to Word for official stakeholder submissions.
- Batch extracting text and metadata from hundreds of DOCX files for data analysis or archiving.
- Automating the generation of academic papers using predefined templates and custom styles.
How docx-tools Works
- Task Identification: The skill analyzes the user request to determine if the goal is reading, writing, converting, or integrating documents.
- Validation: It verifies the existence of target files and checks for necessary local permissions within the Openclaw Skills sandbox.
- Processing Engine: Depending on the task, it uses python-docx to parse document XML or a Markdown parser to map styles to Word paragraphs.
- Formatting Application: It applies specified fonts, heading levels, and table structures as defined in the input or template.
- Output Generation: The processed data is saved to the designated local path, maintaining structural integrity and privacy.
docx-tools Setup
To use this tool within the Openclaw Skills framework, ensure you have Python 3.8+ installed and run the following command to install the required dependencies:
pip install python-docx markdown
docx-tools Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes data using a structured JSON-like taxonomy for document elements and supports standard file system mapping:
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| paragraphs | List of objects containing 'text' and 'style' (e.g., Heading 1, Normal) |
| tables | Structured data representing rows and cells from document tables |
| metadata | Document properties including author, creation date, and core attributes |
| sections | Configuration list for merging multiple files, defining order and titles |
docx-tools Advanced Features
- Template-based Generation: Use existing DOCX files as style templates for Markdown conversions to ensure brand consistency.
- Smart Chapter Merging: Automatically insert page breaks and unify disparate styles across multiple source documents into one master file.
- Local-Only Sandbox: Operates entirely without internet access, making it a primary choice for high-security Openclaw Skills implementations.
- Font & Style Injection: Programmatically override default fonts (like SimSun for Chinese characters) and font sizes during the writing process.
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