docx

Create and edit .docx files with tracked changes and comments.

21|Updated Jan 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kevinslin/skills --skill docx-kevinslin
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: docx
Source: https://github.com/kevinslin/skills/tree/main/active/docx
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kevinslin/skills --skill docx-kevinslin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires defusedxml, lxml, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables efficient creation, editing, and review of professional Word documents (.docx) with full support for tracked changes, comments, formatting preservation, and text extraction, reducing manual overhead in document workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create new Word documents with structured sections and formatting.
  • Edit existing documents while preserving styling and applying tracked changes and comments.
  • Redline documents for collaboration, review, and compliance, with robust metadata handling.

Quick Start

Create a new Word document with tracked edits and comments using the Docx tool to manage professional documents.

Frequently Asked Questions about docx

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I edit existing Word documents with tracked changes and comments?

Tracked changes in Word documents are applied here by injecting RSIDs, author metadata, and track-change markup directly into the OOXML structure. This preserves styling while enabling collaborative redlining and professional document review.

Can I add redlining to a .docx file without losing its original formatting?

Redlining a .docx file without losing formatting is supported by modifying the underlying OOXML structure directly. The Skill injects tracked changes and comments while explicitly preserving the document's original styling and layout.

How do I create a new Word document with structured sections programmatically?

Creating a new Word document with structured sections programmatically is handled by the Skill's Python OOXML tooling. It automates end-to-end document generation, injecting structured formatting and necessary metadata for professional output.

Does this tool require Python dependencies to manage Word document editing?

Managing Word document editing with this Skill requires the Python dependencies defusedxml and lxml. These libraries process the OOXML format safely, enabling the injection of tracked changes, comments, and metadata into the document.

What is the best way to automate document review and compliance redlining in .docx?

Automating document review and compliance redlining in .docx is achieved through direct OOXML manipulation. The Skill injects robust author and date metadata alongside track-change markup, reducing manual overhead in professional document workflows.