Base V2

LibreOffice Base

Overview

This public intake copy packages plugins/antigravity-awesome-skills/skills/libreoffice/base from https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills into the native Omni Skills editorial shape without hiding its origin.

Use it when the operator needs the upstream workflow, support files, and repository context to stay intact while the public validator and private enhancer continue their normal downstream flow.

This intake keeps the copied upstream files intact and uses the external_source block in metadata.json plus ORIGIN.md as the provenance anchor for review.

LibreOffice Base

Imported source sections that did not map cleanly to the public headings are still preserved below or in the support files. Notable imported sections: Core Capabilities, Python Libraries, Limitations.

When to Use This Skill

Use this section as the trigger filter. It should make the activation boundary explicit before the operator loads files, runs commands, or opens a pull request.

• Creating new databases in ODB format
• Connecting to external databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)
• Automating database operations and reports
• Creating forms and reports
• Building database applications
• Use when the request clearly matches the imported source intent: Database management, forms, reports, and data operations with LibreOffice Base.

Operating Table

Workflow

This workflow is intentionally editorial and operational at the same time. It keeps the imported source useful to the operator while still satisfying the public intake standards that feed the downstream enhancer flow.

1. Creating a New Database #### Method 1: Command-Line bash soffice --base #### Method 2: Python with UNO python import uno def createdatabase(): localctx = uno.getComponentContext() resolver = localctx.ServiceManager.createInstanceWithContext( "com.sun.star.bridge.UnoUrlResolver", localctx ) ctx = resolver.resolve( "uno:socket,host=localhost,port=8100;urp;StarOffice.ComponentContext" ) smgr = ctx.ServiceManager doc = smgr.createInstanceWithContext("com.sun.star.sdb.DatabaseDocument", ctx) doc.storeToURL("file:///path/to/database.odb", ()) doc.close(True) ### Connecting to External Database python import uno def connecttomysql(host, port, database, user, password): localctx = uno.getComponentContext() resolver = localctx.ServiceManager.createInstanceWithContext( "com.sun.star.bridge.UnoUrlResolver", local_ctx ) ctx = resolver.resolve( "uno:socket,host=localhost,port=8100;urp;StarOffice.ComponentContext" ) smgr = ctx.ServiceManager doc = smgr.createInstanceWithContext("com.sun.star.sdb.DatabaseDocument", ctx) datasource = doc.getDataSource() datasource.URL = f"sdbc:mysql:jdbc:mysql://{host}:{port}/{database}" datasource.Properties["UserName"] = user datasource.Properties["Password"] = password doc.storeToURL("file:///path/to/connected.odb", ()) return doc

2. Confirm the user goal, the scope of the imported workflow, and whether this skill is still the right router for the task.
3. Read the overview and provenance files before loading any copied upstream support files.
4. Load only the references, examples, prompts, or scripts that materially change the outcome for the current request.
5. Execute the upstream workflow while keeping provenance and source boundaries explicit in the working notes.
6. Validate the result against the upstream expectations and the evidence you can point to in the copied files.
7. Escalate or hand off to a related skill when the work moves out of this imported workflow's center of gravity.

Imported Workflow Notes

Imported: Workflows

Creating a New Database

Method 1: Command-Line

soffice --base

Method 2: Python with UNO

import uno

def create_database():
    local_ctx = uno.getComponentContext()
    resolver = local_ctx.ServiceManager.createInstanceWithContext(
        "com.sun.star.bridge.UnoUrlResolver", local_ctx
    )
    ctx = resolver.resolve(
        "uno:socket,host=localhost,port=8100;urp;StarOffice.ComponentContext"
    )
    smgr = ctx.ServiceManager
    doc = smgr.createInstanceWithContext("com.sun.star.sdb.DatabaseDocument", ctx)
    doc.storeToURL("file:///path/to/database.odb", ())
    doc.close(True)

Connecting to External Database

import uno

def connect_to_mysql(host, port, database, user, password):
    local_ctx = uno.getComponentContext()
    resolver = local_ctx.ServiceManager.createInstanceWithContext(
        "com.sun.star.bridge.UnoUrlResolver", local_ctx
    )
    ctx = resolver.resolve(
        "uno:socket,host=localhost,port=8100;urp;StarOffice.ComponentContext"
    )
    smgr = ctx.ServiceManager

    doc = smgr.createInstanceWithContext("com.sun.star.sdb.DatabaseDocument", ctx)
    datasource = doc.getDataSource()
    datasource.URL = f"sdbc:mysql:jdbc:mysql://{host}:{port}/{database}"
    datasource.Properties["UserName"] = user
    datasource.Properties["Password"] = password

    doc.storeToURL("file:///path/to/connected.odb", ())
    return doc

Imported: Overview

LibreOffice Base skill for creating, managing, and automating database workflows using the native ODB (OpenDocument Database) format.

Imported: Core Capabilities

1. Database Creation

• Create new ODB databases from scratch
• Design tables, views, and relationships
• Create embedded HSQLDB/Firebird databases
• Connect to external databases

2. Data Operations

• Import data from CSV, spreadsheets
• Export data to various formats
• Query execution and management
• Batch data processing

3. Form and Report Automation

• Create data entry forms
• Design custom reports
• Automate report generation
• Build form templates

4. Query and SQL

• Visual query design
• SQL query execution
• Query optimization
• Result set manipulation

5. Integration

• Command-line automation
• Python scripting with UNO
• JDBC/ODBC connectivity

Examples

Example 1: Ask for the upstream workflow directly

Use @base-v2 to handle <task>. Start from the copied upstream workflow, load only the files that change the outcome, and keep provenance visible in the answer.

Explanation: This is the safest starting point when the operator needs the imported workflow, but not the entire repository.

Example 2: Ask for a provenance-grounded review

Review @base-v2 against metadata.json and ORIGIN.md, then explain which copied upstream files you would load first and why.

Explanation: Use this before review or troubleshooting when you need a precise, auditable explanation of origin and file selection.

Example 3: Narrow the copied support files before execution

Use @base-v2 for <task>. Load only the copied references, examples, or scripts that change the outcome, and name the files explicitly before proceeding.

Explanation: This keeps the skill aligned with progressive disclosure instead of loading the whole copied package by default.

Example 4: Build a reviewer packet

Review @base-v2 using the copied upstream files plus provenance, then summarize any gaps before merge.

Explanation: This is useful when the PR is waiting for human review and you want a repeatable audit packet.

Imported Usage Notes

Imported: Command-Line Reference

soffice --headless
soffice --base  # Base

Best Practices

Treat the generated public skill as a reviewable packaging layer around the upstream repository. The goal is to keep provenance explicit and load only the copied source material that materially improves execution.

• Use parameterized queries
• Create indexes for performance
• Backup databases regularly
• Use transactions for data integrity
• Store ODB source files in version control
• Document database schema
• Use appropriate data types

Imported Operating Notes

Imported: Best Practices

1. Use parameterized queries
2. Create indexes for performance
3. Backup databases regularly
4. Use transactions for data integrity
5. Store ODB source files in version control
6. Document database schema
7. Use appropriate data types
8. Handle connection errors gracefully

Troubleshooting

Problem: The operator skipped the imported context and answered too generically

Symptoms: The result ignores the upstream workflow in plugins/antigravity-awesome-skills/skills/libreoffice/base, fails to mention provenance, or does not use any copied source files at all. Solution: Re-open metadata.json, ORIGIN.md, and the most relevant copied upstream files. Check the external_source block first, then restate the provenance before continuing.

Problem: The imported workflow feels incomplete during review

Symptoms: Reviewers can see the generated SKILL.md, but they cannot quickly tell which references, examples, or scripts matter for the current task. Solution: Point at the exact copied references, examples, scripts, or assets that justify the path you took. If the gap is still real, record it in the PR instead of hiding it.

Problem: The task drifted into a different specialization

Symptoms: The imported skill starts in the right place, but the work turns into debugging, architecture, design, security, or release orchestration that a native skill handles better. Solution: Use the related skills section to hand off deliberately. Keep the imported provenance visible so the next skill inherits the right context instead of starting blind.

Imported Troubleshooting Notes

Imported: Troubleshooting

Cannot open socket

killall soffice.bin
soffice --headless --accept="socket,host=localhost,port=8100;urp;"

Connection Issues

• Verify database server is running
• Check connection string format
• Ensure JDBC/ODBC drivers are installed
• Verify network connectivity

Related Skills

• @00-andruia-consultant - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
• @00-andruia-consultant-v2 - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
• @10-andruia-skill-smith - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
• @10-andruia-skill-smith-v2 - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.

Additional Resources

Use this support matrix and the linked files below as the operator packet for this imported skill. They should reflect real copied source material, not generic scaffolding.

Imported Reference Notes

Imported: Database Connection Reference

Supported Database Types

• HSQLDB (embedded)
• Firebird (embedded)
• MySQL/MariaDB
• PostgreSQL
• SQLite
• ODBC data sources
• JDBC data sources

Connection Strings

# MySQL
sdbc:mysql:jdbc:mysql://localhost:3306/database

# PostgreSQL
sdbc:postgresql://localhost:5432/database

# SQLite
sdbc:sqlite:file:///path/to/database.db

# ODBC
sdbc:odbc:DSN_NAME

Imported: Resources

• LibreOffice Base Guide
• UNO API Reference
• HSQLDB Documentation
• Firebird Documentation

Imported: Python Libraries

pip install pyodbc    # ODBC connectivity
pip install sqlalchemy # SQL toolkit

Imported: Limitations

• Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
• Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
• Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.