diff --git a/scripts/md-to-docx b/scripts/md-to-docx
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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""Convert a Markdown file to a professionally styled Word document (.docx)."""
+
+import argparse
+import os
+import re
+import shutil
+import subprocess
+import sys
+import tempfile
+
+
+# --- Colour palette ---
+DARK = (0x1A, 0x1A, 0x2E) # Near-black navy (H1, title)
+ACCENT = (0x1B, 0x4D, 0x89) # Professional blue (H2, H3, links)
+BODY = (0x33, 0x33, 0x33) # Dark grey (body text)
+HEADER_BG = "1B4D89"
+LIGHT_BG = "F2F6FA"
+
+
+def check_dependencies():
+ """Check that pandoc and python-docx are available. Returns (pandoc_version, docx_version) or exits."""
+ pandoc_path = shutil.which("pandoc")
+ if not pandoc_path:
+ print("Error: pandoc not found. Install with: sudo apt install pandoc", file=sys.stderr)
+ sys.exit(1)
+
+ result = subprocess.run([pandoc_path, "--version"], capture_output=True, text=True)
+ pandoc_version = result.stdout.split("\n")[0].replace("pandoc ", "")
+
+ try:
+ import docx
+ docx_version = docx.__version__
+ except ImportError:
+ print("Error: python-docx not installed. Install with: pip install python-docx", file=sys.stderr)
+ sys.exit(1)
+
+ return pandoc_version, docx_version
+
+
+def extract_title(md_path):
+ """Extract the first # heading from a markdown file."""
+ with open(md_path, "r") as f:
+ for line in f:
+ match = re.match(r"^#\s+(.+)$", line.strip())
+ if match:
+ return match.group(1)
+ return os.path.splitext(os.path.basename(md_path))[0]
+
+
+def create_styled_reference(output_path):
+ """Generate a pandoc reference.docx with professional styling applied."""
+ from docx import Document
+ from docx.shared import Pt, Cm, RGBColor
+ from docx.enum.text import WD_ALIGN_PARAGRAPH
+
+ # Extract pandoc's default reference doc
+ subprocess.run(
+ ["pandoc", "-o", output_path, "--print-default-data-file", "reference.docx"],
+ capture_output=True,
+ check=True,
+ )
+
+ doc = Document(output_path)
+
+ for section in doc.sections:
+ section.top_margin = Cm(2.5)
+ section.bottom_margin = Cm(2.5)
+ section.left_margin = Cm(2.5)
+ section.right_margin = Cm(2.5)
+
+ style_defs = {
+ "Title": {"size": Pt(28), "bold": True, "color": DARK, "space_after": Pt(6), "alignment": WD_ALIGN_PARAGRAPH.LEFT},
+ "Subtitle": {"size": Pt(14), "bold": False, "color": ACCENT, "space_after": Pt(24)},
+ "Heading 1": {"size": Pt(22), "bold": True, "color": DARK, "space_before": Pt(36), "space_after": Pt(12)},
+ "Heading 2": {"size": Pt(16), "bold": True, "color": ACCENT, "space_before": Pt(24), "space_after": Pt(8)},
+ "Heading 3": {"size": Pt(13), "bold": True, "color": ACCENT, "space_before": Pt(18), "space_after": Pt(6)},
+ "Normal": {"size": Pt(11), "bold": False, "color": BODY, "space_after": Pt(8), "line_spacing": Pt(16)},
+ "Body Text": {"size": Pt(11), "bold": False, "color": BODY, "space_after": Pt(8), "line_spacing": Pt(16)},
+ "First Paragraph": {"size": Pt(11), "bold": False, "color": BODY, "space_after": Pt(8), "line_spacing": Pt(16)},
+ "Block Text": {"size": Pt(10), "bold": False, "color": BODY},
+ "List Paragraph": {"size": Pt(11), "color": BODY},
+ "Compact": {"size": Pt(11), "color": BODY},
+ }
+
+ for style_name, props in style_defs.items():
+ try:
+ style = doc.styles[style_name]
+ except KeyError:
+ continue
+
+ style.font.name = "Calibri"
+ if "size" in props:
+ style.font.size = props["size"]
+ if "bold" in props:
+ style.font.bold = props["bold"]
+ if "color" in props:
+ style.font.color.rgb = RGBColor(*props["color"])
+
+ pf = style.paragraph_format
+ for attr in ("space_before", "space_after", "line_spacing"):
+ if attr in props:
+ setattr(pf, attr, props[attr])
+ if "alignment" in props:
+ pf.alignment = props["alignment"]
+
+ try:
+ hl = doc.styles["Hyperlink"]
+ hl.font.color.rgb = RGBColor(*ACCENT)
+ hl.font.underline = True
+ except KeyError:
+ pass
+
+ doc.save(output_path)
+
+
+def postprocess_docx(docx_path):
+ """Apply table styling, page breaks, and font normalization."""
+ from docx import Document
+ from docx.shared import Pt, RGBColor
+ from docx.enum.table import WD_TABLE_ALIGNMENT
+ from docx.oxml.ns import nsdecls, qn
+ from docx.oxml import parse_xml
+
+ doc = Document(docx_path)
+
+ # Style tables
+ for table in doc.tables:
+ table.alignment = WD_TABLE_ALIGNMENT.CENTER
+
+ if not table.rows:
+ continue
+
+ # Header row
+ for cell in table.rows[0].cells:
+ shading = parse_xml(f'')
+ cell._tc.get_or_add_tcPr().append(shading)
+ for paragraph in cell.paragraphs:
+ for run in paragraph.runs:
+ run.font.color.rgb = RGBColor(0xFF, 0xFF, 0xFF)
+ run.font.bold = True
+ run.font.size = Pt(10)
+ run.font.name = "Calibri"
+
+ # Data rows with alternating shading
+ for i, row in enumerate(table.rows[1:], 1):
+ for cell in row.cells:
+ if i % 2 == 0:
+ shading = parse_xml(f'')
+ cell._tc.get_or_add_tcPr().append(shading)
+ for paragraph in cell.paragraphs:
+ for run in paragraph.runs:
+ run.font.size = Pt(10)
+ run.font.name = "Calibri"
+
+ # Table borders
+ tbl_pr = table._tbl.tblPr
+ if tbl_pr is None:
+ tbl_pr = parse_xml(f'')
+ table._tbl.insert(0, tbl_pr)
+
+ existing = tbl_pr.find(qn("w:tblBorders"))
+ if existing is not None:
+ tbl_pr.remove(existing)
+
+ borders = parse_xml(
+ f''
+ ' '
+ ' '
+ ' '
+ ' '
+ ' '
+ ' '
+ ""
+ )
+ tbl_pr.append(borders)
+
+ # Page break before "References" heading
+ for para in doc.paragraphs:
+ if para.text.strip() == "References" and para.style.name.startswith("Heading"):
+ pPr = para._p.get_or_add_pPr()
+ pPr.append(parse_xml(f''))
+ break
+
+ # Ensure all runs have Calibri
+ for para in doc.paragraphs:
+ for run in para.runs:
+ if run.font.name is None:
+ run.font.name = "Calibri"
+
+ doc.save(docx_path)
+
+
+def main():
+ parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
+ description="Convert a Markdown file to a professionally styled Word document (.docx).",
+ prog="md-to-docx",
+ )
+ parser.add_argument("input", help="Path to the Markdown file to convert")
+ parser.add_argument("-o", "--output", help="Output file path (default: .docx)")
+ parser.add_argument("-t", "--title", help="Override document title")
+ parser.add_argument("--toc", action="store_true", help="Include a table of contents")
+ parser.add_argument("--toc-depth", type=int, default=2, choices=[1, 2, 3], help="TOC depth (default: 2)")
+ parser.add_argument("-n", "--dryrun", action="store_true", help="Preview without creating files")
+ args = parser.parse_args()
+
+ # Validate input
+ if not os.path.isfile(args.input):
+ print(f"Error: file not found: {args.input}", file=sys.stderr)
+ sys.exit(1)
+
+ input_path = os.path.abspath(args.input)
+ if args.output:
+ output_path = os.path.abspath(args.output)
+ else:
+ output_path = os.path.splitext(input_path)[0] + ".docx"
+
+ title = args.title or extract_title(input_path)
+ pandoc_version, docx_version = check_dependencies()
+
+ if args.dryrun:
+ print(f"[dryrun] Input: {input_path}")
+ print(f"[dryrun] Output: {output_path}")
+ print(f"[dryrun] Title: {title}")
+ toc_str = f"yes (depth: {args.toc_depth})" if args.toc else "no"
+ print(f"[dryrun] TOC: {toc_str}")
+ print(f"[dryrun] Dependencies OK: pandoc {pandoc_version}, python-docx {docx_version}")
+ print("[dryrun] Would generate styled .docx file")
+ return
+
+ # Create styled reference doc in a temp directory
+ tmpdir = tempfile.mkdtemp(prefix="md-to-docx-")
+ ref_path = os.path.join(tmpdir, "reference.docx")
+
+ try:
+ create_styled_reference(ref_path)
+
+ # Build pandoc command
+ cmd = [
+ "pandoc", input_path,
+ "-o", output_path,
+ f"--reference-doc={ref_path}",
+ "--metadata", f"title={title}",
+ "-f", "markdown+pipe_tables+inline_notes",
+ "--columns=72",
+ ]
+ if args.toc:
+ cmd.extend(["--toc", f"--toc-depth={args.toc_depth}"])
+
+ result = subprocess.run(cmd, capture_output=True, text=True)
+ if result.returncode != 0:
+ print(f"Error: pandoc failed:\n{result.stderr}", file=sys.stderr)
+ sys.exit(1)
+
+ postprocess_docx(output_path)
+ print(output_path)
+
+ finally:
+ shutil.rmtree(tmpdir, ignore_errors=True)
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+ main()
diff --git a/specs/md-to-docx.spec.md b/specs/md-to-docx.spec.md
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+# md-to-docx
+
+## Purpose
+
+Convert a Markdown file to a professionally styled Word document (.docx) suitable for sharing with non-technical stakeholders (managers, C-levels, partners).
+
+## Dependencies
+
+- `pandoc` (3.x+) — Markdown to docx conversion
+- `python3` with `python-docx` package — post-processing and styling
+
+## Usage
+
+```
+md-to-docx [OPTIONS]
+```
+
+### Arguments
+
+| Argument | Description |
+|---|---|
+| `` | Path to the Markdown file to convert (required) |
+
+### Options
+
+| Flag | Description |
+|---|---|
+| `--output`, `-o` | Output file path (default: same name as input with `.docx` extension) |
+| `--title`, `-t` | Override document title (default: first `# heading` in the markdown) |
+| `--toc` | Include a table of contents (default: off) |
+| `--toc-depth` | TOC depth level, 1-3 (default: 2, only applies when `--toc` is set) |
+| `--dryrun`, `-n` | Preview what would happen without creating files |
+| `--help`, `-h` | Show usage information |
+
+## Behaviour
+
+1. **Validate inputs.** Check that `` exists and is readable. Check that `pandoc` is on PATH. Check that `python-docx` is importable. Exit 1 with a clear message if any check fails.
+
+2. **Extract title.** If `--title` is not provided, scan the markdown for the first `# heading` and use its text as the document title. If no heading found, use the filename (without extension).
+
+3. **Create styled reference doc.** Generate a temporary pandoc reference.docx and apply professional styling:
+ - Font: Calibri throughout
+ - Headings: navy (#1A1A2E) for H1, professional blue (#1B4D89) for H2/H3
+ - Body: dark grey (#333333), 11pt, 16pt line spacing
+ - Comfortable margins (2.5cm all sides)
+ - Hyperlinks: blue (#1B4D89), underlined
+
+4. **Run pandoc.** Convert the markdown to docx using the styled reference doc. Include `--toc` if requested.
+
+5. **Post-process the docx.** Using python-docx:
+ - Style tables: blue header row with white text, alternating row shading, light grey borders
+ - Add page breaks before the "References" heading (if present)
+ - Ensure all runs have Calibri font set
+
+6. **Clean up.** Remove temporary reference doc.
+
+7. **Report.** Print the output path on success.
+
+## Dryrun Behaviour
+
+When `--dryrun` / `-n` is passed:
+
+```
+[dryrun] Input: /path/to/PROPOSAL.md
+[dryrun] Output: /path/to/PROPOSAL.docx
+[dryrun] Title: Building an Agentic Development Platform...
+[dryrun] TOC: yes (depth: 2)
+[dryrun] Dependencies OK: pandoc 3.1.3, python-docx 1.2.0
+[dryrun] Would generate styled .docx file
+```
+
+No files are created or modified.
+
+## Edge Cases
+
+- **Input file not found:** Exit 1 with `Error: file not found: `
+- **pandoc not installed:** Exit 1 with `Error: pandoc not found. Install with: sudo apt install pandoc`
+- **python-docx not installed:** Exit 1 with `Error: python-docx not installed. Install with: pip install python-docx`
+- **Output file already exists:** Overwrite without prompting (standard pipeline behaviour)
+- **Markdown has no headings:** Use filename as title, skip TOC even if requested
+- **Markdown has no tables:** Table styling step is a no-op
+- **Markdown has no "References" section:** Page break insertion is a no-op
+
+## Examples
+
+```bash
+# Basic conversion
+md-to-docx PROPOSAL.md
+
+# Custom output path and title
+md-to-docx -o ~/Documents/proposal-v2.docx -t "Agent Platform Proposal" PROPOSAL.md
+
+# With table of contents
+md-to-docx --toc --toc-depth 3 SPEC.md
+
+# Preview without creating files
+md-to-docx --dryrun PROPOSAL.md
+```
diff --git a/tests/test-md-to-docx.sh b/tests/test-md-to-docx.sh
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+#!/usr/bin/env bash
+# Test md-to-docx script via --dryrun mode
+set -euo pipefail
+
+SCRIPT_DIR="$(cd "$(dirname "$0")/.." && pwd)"
+SCRIPT="$SCRIPT_DIR/scripts/md-to-docx"
+PASS=0
+FAIL=0
+TMPDIR=$(mktemp -d)
+
+cleanup() { rm -rf "$TMPDIR"; }
+trap cleanup EXIT
+
+green() { printf "\033[32m%s\033[0m\n" "$1"; }
+red() { printf "\033[31m%s\033[0m\n" "$1"; }
+
+assert_contains() {
+ local label="$1" output="$2" expected="$3"
+ if echo "$output" | grep -qF "$expected"; then
+ green " PASS: $label"
+ PASS=$((PASS + 1))
+ else
+ red " FAIL: $label"
+ red " Expected to contain: $expected"
+ red " Got: $output"
+ FAIL=$((FAIL + 1))
+ fi
+}
+
+assert_exit_code() {
+ local label="$1" actual="$2" expected="$3"
+ if [ "$actual" -eq "$expected" ]; then
+ green " PASS: $label"
+ PASS=$((PASS + 1))
+ else
+ red " FAIL: $label (expected exit $expected, got $actual)"
+ FAIL=$((FAIL + 1))
+ fi
+}
+
+# --- Setup test fixtures ---
+cat > "$TMPDIR/test.md" << 'EOF'
+# Test Document Title
+
+## Introduction
+
+This is a test document with a table.
+
+| Column A | Column B |
+|---|---|
+| Value 1 | Value 2 |
+
+## References
+
+Some references here.
+EOF
+
+cat > "$TMPDIR/no-heading.md" << 'EOF'
+This file has no headings at all.
+Just plain text.
+EOF
+
+# ============================================================
+echo "=== Test: dryrun with defaults ==="
+output=$("$SCRIPT" --dryrun "$TMPDIR/test.md" 2>&1) || true
+assert_contains "shows input path" "$output" "[dryrun] Input:"
+assert_contains "shows output path" "$output" "[dryrun] Output:"
+assert_contains "extracts title from heading" "$output" "Test Document Title"
+assert_contains "shows TOC off" "$output" "TOC: no"
+assert_contains "shows dependencies" "$output" "Dependencies OK: pandoc"
+assert_contains "shows would generate" "$output" "Would generate styled .docx file"
+
+# ============================================================
+echo "=== Test: dryrun with --toc ==="
+output=$("$SCRIPT" --dryrun --toc --toc-depth 3 "$TMPDIR/test.md" 2>&1) || true
+assert_contains "shows TOC on with depth" "$output" "TOC: yes (depth: 3)"
+
+# ============================================================
+echo "=== Test: dryrun with --title override ==="
+output=$("$SCRIPT" --dryrun -t "Custom Title" "$TMPDIR/test.md" 2>&1) || true
+assert_contains "uses custom title" "$output" "Custom Title"
+
+# ============================================================
+echo "=== Test: dryrun with --output override ==="
+output=$("$SCRIPT" --dryrun -o "$TMPDIR/custom.docx" "$TMPDIR/test.md" 2>&1) || true
+assert_contains "uses custom output path" "$output" "custom.docx"
+
+# ============================================================
+echo "=== Test: dryrun with no-heading file ==="
+output=$("$SCRIPT" --dryrun "$TMPDIR/no-heading.md" 2>&1) || true
+assert_contains "falls back to filename" "$output" "no-heading"
+
+# ============================================================
+echo "=== Test: missing input file ==="
+output=$("$SCRIPT" --dryrun "$TMPDIR/nonexistent.md" 2>&1) || rc=$?
+# Capture exit code properly
+set +e
+"$SCRIPT" --dryrun "$TMPDIR/nonexistent.md" > /dev/null 2>&1
+rc=$?
+set -e
+assert_exit_code "exits non-zero for missing file" "$rc" 1
+
+output=$("$SCRIPT" --dryrun "$TMPDIR/nonexistent.md" 2>&1) || true
+assert_contains "shows file not found error" "$output" "Error: file not found"
+
+# ============================================================
+echo "=== Test: --help flag ==="
+output=$("$SCRIPT" --help 2>&1) || true
+assert_contains "shows usage info" "$output" "Markdown"
+
+# ============================================================
+echo "=== Test: actual conversion (creates file) ==="
+"$SCRIPT" "$TMPDIR/test.md" > /dev/null 2>&1 || true
+if [ -f "$TMPDIR/test.docx" ]; then
+ green " PASS: docx file created"
+ PASS=$((PASS + 1))
+
+ # Check it's a valid zip (docx is a zip)
+ if file "$TMPDIR/test.docx" | grep -q "Zip\|Microsoft"; then
+ green " PASS: output is valid docx/zip format"
+ PASS=$((PASS + 1))
+ else
+ red " FAIL: output is not a valid docx file"
+ FAIL=$((FAIL + 1))
+ fi
+else
+ red " FAIL: docx file not created"
+ FAIL=$((FAIL + 1))
+ FAIL=$((FAIL + 1)) # count the format check as failed too
+fi
+
+# ============================================================
+echo ""
+echo "==============================="
+if [ "$FAIL" -eq 0 ]; then
+ green "All $PASS tests passed."
+else
+ red "$FAIL tests failed, $PASS passed."
+ exit 1
+fi