Word Document Builder
Documents skill, available on Zeplik
Word Document Builder is a ready-to-run documents skill on Zeplik. docx) — "write this up as a Word doc", "edit this docx", "convert this to Word" — especially when formatting or layout fidelity matters; uses python-docx plus a bundled render script for visual checks. Ask in plain language and Zeplik applies the skill's method for you inside the conversation, on whichever AI model you prefer. It returns a structured document you can keep and reuse: Document artifact -- structured written deliverable with headed sections and a TL;DR (see artifact-templates/document.md).
The Word Document Builder skill loads automatically when your request matches it, or you can invoke it directly by typing /word-docs in any chat. It works with attachments, connectors, and any model that supports the task, so you get the same expert method every time without setting anything up.
What the Word Document Builder skill can do
- Create Word documents with structured headings, styles, and tables
- Edit existing DOCX files while preserving formatting fidelity
- Render DOCX pages to images for visual layout verification
- Catch and fix formatting defects before final delivery
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How the Word Document Builder skill works
DOCX Skill
When to use
- Read or review DOCX content where layout matters (tables, diagrams, pagination).
- Create or edit DOCX files with professional formatting.
- Validate visual layout before delivery.
Workflow
- Prefer visual review (layout, tables, diagrams).
- If
sofficeandpdftoppmare available, convert DOCX -> PDF -> PNGs. - Or use
scripts/render_docx.py(requirespdf2imageand Poppler). - If these tools are missing, install them or ask the user to review rendered pages locally.
- If
- Use
python-docxfor edits and structured creation (headings, styles, tables, lists). - After each meaningful change, re-render and inspect the pages.
- If visual review is not possible, extract text with
python-docxas a fallback and call out layout risk. - Keep intermediate outputs organized and clean up after final approval.
Temp and output conventions
- Use
tmp/docs/for intermediate files; delete when done. - Write final artifacts under
output/doc/when working in this repo. - Keep filenames stable and descriptive.
Dependencies (install if missing)
Prefer uv for dependency management.
Python packages:
uv pip install python-docx pdf2image
If uv is unavailable:
python3 -m pip install python-docx pdf2image
System tools (for rendering):
# macOS (Homebrew)
brew install libreoffice poppler
# Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt-get install -y libreoffice poppler-utils
If installation isn't possible in this environment, tell the user which dependency is missing and how to install it locally.
Environment
No required environment variables.
Rendering commands
DOCX -> PDF:
soffice -env:UserInstallation=file:///tmp/lo_profile_$$ --headless --convert-to pdf --outdir $OUTDIR $INPUT_DOCX
PDF -> PNGs:
pdftoppm -png $OUTDIR/$BASENAME.pdf $OUTDIR/$BASENAME
Bundled helper:
python3 scripts/render_docx.py /path/to/file.docx --output_dir /tmp/docx_pages
Quality expectations
- Deliver a client-ready document: consistent typography, spacing, margins, and clear hierarchy.
- Avoid formatting defects: clipped/overlapping text, broken tables, unreadable characters, or default-template styling.
- Charts, tables, and visuals must be legible in rendered pages with correct alignment.
- Use ASCII hyphens only. Avoid U+2011 (non-breaking hyphen) and other Unicode dashes.
- Citations and references must be human-readable; never leave tool tokens or placeholder strings.
Final checks
- Re-render and inspect every page at 100% zoom before final delivery.
- Fix any spacing, alignment, or pagination issues and repeat the render loop.
- Confirm there are no leftovers (temp files, duplicate renders) unless the user asks to keep them.
Zeplik output presentation
Present the final deliverable as a single polished artifact: clear headings, tables where the content is tabular, fenced code where it is code. Lead with the deliverable itself; keep process commentary to a single short line. If the skill produced multiple files or sections, end with a compact list of them with one-line purposes.
How to use the Word Document Builder skill
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Create a free Zeplik account or sign in. New accounts start with free credits, so you can try the Word Document Builder skill right away.
Describe your documents task
Ask in plain language, or type /word-docs to invoke the skill directly. Zeplik recognizes the Word Document Builder skill and applies its method.
Review and refine the result
Zeplik returns a structured document you can edit, download, and reuse. Ask follow-ups to refine it.
Source and credit
- Author
- openai
- License
- Apache-2.0
Adapted from the open-source davila7/claude-code-templates project and tuned to run natively on Zeplik. View source on GitHub.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Word Document Builder skill?
- Word Document Builder is a ready-to-run documents skill on Zeplik. docx) — "write this up as a Word doc", "edit this docx", "convert this to Word" — especially when formatting or layout fidelity matters; uses python-docx plus a bundled render script for visual checks. Ask in plain language and Zeplik applies the skill's method for you inside the conversation, on whichever AI model you prefer. It returns a structured document you can keep and reuse: Document artifact -- structured written deliverable with headed sections and a TL;DR (see artifact-templates/document.md).
- How do I use Word Document Builder on Zeplik?
- Sign in to Zeplik and ask in plain language, or type /word-docs in any chat to invoke it directly. The skill applies its method and returns a result you can refine in the same conversation.
- Which AI model does the Word Document Builder skill use?
- Any model you choose. Zeplik works across every model in one chat, so the Word Document Builder skill runs on your preferred model for the task.
- Where does the Word Document Builder skill come from?
- The Word Document Builder skill is adapted from the open-source davila7/claude-code-templates project (Apache-2.0) and tuned to run natively on Zeplik. The original source is linked on this page.
- How much does the Word Document Builder skill cost?
- Using the skill is free to start. You only spend Zeplik credits when the assistant runs, and new accounts begin with free credits.
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