Docx Reader
Extracts text, tables, and images from Microsoft Word (.docx) files for analysis and content generation.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add docx-reader npx -- -y @trustedskills/docx-reader
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"docx-reader": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/docx-reader"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
The docx-reader skill enables AI agents to parse and analyze Microsoft Word documents directly. It extracts structured text, tables, and metadata from .docx files to facilitate deeper understanding without manual copying.
When to use it
- Analyze lengthy reports or contracts for specific clauses or data points.
- Extract tabular data from financial statements for spreadsheet conversion.
- Summarize meeting minutes or research papers into concise bullet points.
- Compare content across multiple document versions to identify changes.
Key capabilities
- Reads standard .docx file formats natively.
- Preserves formatting and structural elements like headers and lists.
- Extracts embedded tables and images with associated captions.
- Processes large documents without requiring local installation.
Example prompts
- "Read this attached budget proposal and list all line items exceeding $5,000."
- "Extract the contact information table from this vendor agreement document."
- "Summarize the key findings from this research paper into three bullet points."
Tips & gotchas
Ensure files are standard .docx format for optimal parsing accuracy. Complex layouts with heavy graphics may result in text extraction that loses original visual context.
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