word-extractor

n8n community node to extract text from .doc and .docx Word files

Package Information

Released: 6 mo ago
Downloads: 37 weekly / 118 monthly
Latest Version: 1.0.3
Author: Your Name

Available Nodes

Universal File Extractor icon
Universal File Extractor
Extract plain text from .pdf, .doc and .docx files

Documentation

n8n-nodes-word-extractor

An n8n community node that extracts plain text from legacy .doc
(Word 97-2003) and modern .docx Word files.

Features

  • Extracts body text from .doc and .docx files
  • Pure JavaScript — no system dependencies
  • Works on Windows, Linux, macOS
  • Optional headers, footers, and footnotes extraction
  • Drop-in compatible with n8n CV/document pipelines

Installation

In your n8n instance, go to:
Settings → Community Nodes → Install
Enter: n8n-nodes-word-extractor

Usage

  1. Connect a binary file (.doc or .docx) to the node
  2. Set Binary Property to the key holding your file (default: data)
  3. Set Output Field Name for extracted text (default: cv_text)
  4. The node outputs the extracted plain text in your chosen field

Compatibility

  • n8n v1.0.0 and above
  • Node.js v20 / v22

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