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