vace Markdown to DOCX Converter
Overview
Convert Markdown files to Microsoft Word DOCX format using the markdown-docx npm package. Supports single file and batch conversions with automatic output file naming.
Quick Start
Single file conversion:
python scripts/convert_md_to_docx.py -i document.md
This creates document.docx in the same directory.
Batch conversion:
python scripts/convert_md_to_docx.py -i file1.md file2.md file3.md
Each file is converted to DOCX in its original location.
Custom output location:
python scripts/convert_md_to_docx.py -i document.md -o output/mydoc.docx
Batch to specific directory:
python scripts/convert_md_to_docx.py -i *.md -o output_docs/
Workflow
When a user requests markdown to DOCX conversion:
- Identify input files - Confirm which markdown file(s) to convert
- Determine output naming - Use auto-naming unless user specifies custom names
- Run conversion - Execute the script with appropriate parameters
- Report results - Inform user of success and output file location(s)
Common Use Cases
Convert a single markdown file
User: "Convert README.md to DOCX"
python scripts/convert_md_to_docx.py -i README.md
Convert all markdown files in current directory
User: "Convert all my markdown files to Word documents"
python scripts/convert_md_to_docx.py -i *.md
Convert with custom output name
User: "Convert notes.md to report.docx"
python scripts/convert_md_to_docx.py -i notes.md -o report.docx
Convert documentation set to a folder
User: "Convert all docs to DOCX and put them in the exports folder"
python scripts/convert_md_to_docx.py -i docs/*.md -o exports/
Script Details
Location: scripts/convert_md_to_docx.py
Features:
- Validates input files exist and are markdown format
- Auto-generates output filenames (input.md → input.docx)
- Supports custom output paths for single files
- Supports output directory for batch conversions
- Creates output directories if they don't exist
- Provides clear success/failure feedback
- Returns proper exit codes for automation
Requirements:
- Python 3+
- Node.js and npm (for npx)
- markdown-docx npm package (automatically fetched via npx)
Error Handling
The script handles common errors:
- Input file not found - Reports missing file path
- Invalid file type - Ensures input is .md or .markdown
- npx not available - Checks for Node.js/npm installation
- Conversion failure - Captures and reports markdown-docx errors
Tips
- Auto-naming is preferred - The script automatically names output files, reducing friction
- Batch operations - When converting multiple files, the script shows a summary of successes and failures
- Path handling - Both absolute and relative paths work for input and output
- Glob patterns - Shell glob patterns (*.md) can be used for batch operations