Ryan Malloy
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- Self-contained HTML dashboard with MS Office 365 design - pytest plugin captures inputs, outputs, and errors per test - Unified orchestrator runs pytest + torture tests together - Test files persisted in reports/test_files/ with relative links - GitHub Actions workflow with PR comments and job summaries - Makefile with convenient commands (test, view-dashboard, etc.) - Works offline with embedded JSON data (no CORS issues)
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# Advanced MCP Office Tools Enhancement Plan
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## Current Status
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- ✅ Basic text extraction
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- ✅ Image extraction
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- ✅ Metadata extraction
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- ✅ Format detection
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- ✅ Document health analysis
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- ✅ Word-to-Markdown conversion
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## Missing Advanced Features by Library
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### 📊 Excel Tools (openpyxl + pandas + xlsxwriter)
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#### Data Analysis & Manipulation
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- `analyze_excel_data` - Statistical analysis, data types, missing values
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- `create_pivot_table` - Generate pivot tables with aggregations
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- `excel_data_validation` - Set dropdown lists, number ranges, date constraints
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- `excel_conditional_formatting` - Apply color scales, data bars, icon sets
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- `excel_formula_analysis` - Extract, validate, and analyze formulas
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- `excel_chart_creation` - Create charts (bar, line, pie, scatter, etc.)
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- `excel_worksheet_operations` - Add/delete/rename sheets, copy data
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- `excel_merge_spreadsheets` - Combine multiple Excel files intelligently
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#### Advanced Excel Features
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- `excel_named_ranges` - Create and manage named ranges
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- `excel_data_filtering` - Apply AutoFilter and advanced filters
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- `excel_cell_styling` - Font, borders, alignment, number formats
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- `excel_protection` - Password protect sheets/workbooks
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- `excel_hyperlinks` - Add/extract hyperlinks from cells
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- `excel_comments_notes` - Add/extract cell comments and notes
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### 📝 Word Tools (python-docx + mammoth)
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#### Document Structure & Layout
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- `word_extract_tables` - Extract tables with styling and structure
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- `word_extract_headers_footers` - Get headers/footers from all sections
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- `word_extract_toc` - Extract table of contents with page numbers
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- `word_document_structure` - Analyze heading hierarchy and outline
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- `word_page_layout_analysis` - Margins, orientation, columns, page breaks
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- `word_section_analysis` - Different sections with different formatting
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#### Content Management
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- `word_find_replace_advanced` - Pattern-based find/replace with formatting
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- `word_extract_comments` - Get all comments with author and timestamps
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- `word_extract_tracked_changes` - Get revision history and changes
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- `word_extract_hyperlinks` - Extract all hyperlinks with context
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- `word_extract_footnotes_endnotes` - Get footnotes and endnotes
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- `word_style_analysis` - Analyze and extract custom styles
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#### Document Generation
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- `word_create_document` - Create new Word documents from templates
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- `word_merge_documents` - Combine multiple Word documents
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- `word_insert_content` - Add text, tables, images at specific locations
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- `word_apply_formatting` - Apply consistent formatting across content
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### 🎯 PowerPoint Tools (python-pptx)
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#### Presentation Analysis
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- `ppt_extract_slide_content` - Get text, images, shapes from each slide
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- `ppt_extract_speaker_notes` - Get presenter notes for all slides
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- `ppt_slide_layout_analysis` - Analyze slide layouts and master slides
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- `ppt_extract_animations` - Get animation sequences and timing
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- `ppt_presentation_structure` - Outline view with slide hierarchy
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#### Content Management
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- `ppt_slide_operations` - Add/delete/reorder slides
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- `ppt_master_slide_analysis` - Extract master slide templates
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- `ppt_shape_analysis` - Analyze text boxes, shapes, SmartArt
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- `ppt_media_extraction` - Extract embedded videos and audio
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- `ppt_hyperlink_analysis` - Extract slide transitions and hyperlinks
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#### Presentation Generation
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- `ppt_create_presentation` - Create new presentations from data
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- `ppt_slide_generation` - Generate slides from templates and content
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- `ppt_chart_integration` - Add charts and graphs to slides
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### 🔄 Cross-Format Tools
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#### Document Conversion
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- `convert_excel_to_word_table` - Convert spreadsheet data to Word tables
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- `convert_word_table_to_excel` - Extract Word tables to Excel format
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- `extract_presentation_data_to_excel` - Convert slide content to spreadsheet
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- `create_report_from_data` - Generate Word reports from Excel data
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#### Advanced Analysis
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- `cross_document_comparison` - Compare content across different formats
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- `document_summarization` - AI-powered document summaries
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- `extract_key_metrics` - Find numbers, dates, important data across docs
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- `document_relationship_analysis` - Find references between documents
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### 🎨 Advanced Image & Media Tools
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#### Image Processing (Pillow integration)
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- `advanced_image_extraction` - Extract with OCR, face detection, object recognition
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- `image_format_conversion` - Convert between formats with optimization
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- `image_metadata_analysis` - EXIF data, creation dates, camera info
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- `image_quality_analysis` - Resolution, compression, clarity metrics
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#### Media Analysis
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- `extract_embedded_objects` - Get all embedded files (PDFs, other Office docs)
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- `analyze_document_media` - Comprehensive media inventory
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- `optimize_document_media` - Reduce file sizes by optimizing images
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### 📈 Data Science Integration
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#### Analytics Tools (pandas + numpy integration)
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- `statistical_analysis` - Mean, median, correlations, distributions
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- `time_series_analysis` - Trend analysis on date-based data
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- `data_cleaning_suggestions` - Identify data quality issues
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- `export_for_analysis` - Export to JSON, CSV, Parquet for data science
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#### Visualization Preparation
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- `prepare_chart_data` - Format data for visualization libraries
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- `generate_chart_configs` - Create chart.js, plotly, matplotlib configs
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- `data_validation_rules` - Suggest data validation based on content analysis
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### 🔐 Security & Compliance Tools
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#### Document Security
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- `analyze_document_security` - Check for sensitive information
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- `redact_sensitive_content` - Remove/mask PII, financial data
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- `document_audit_trail` - Track document creation, modification history
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- `compliance_checking` - Check against various compliance standards
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#### Access Control
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- `extract_permissions` - Get document protection and sharing settings
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- `password_analysis` - Check password protection strength
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- `digital_signature_verification` - Verify document signatures
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### 🔧 Automation & Workflow Tools
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#### Batch Operations
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- `batch_document_processing` - Process multiple documents with same operations
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- `template_application` - Apply templates to multiple documents
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- `bulk_format_conversion` - Convert multiple files between formats
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- `automated_report_generation` - Generate reports from data templates
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#### Integration Tools
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- `export_to_cms` - Export content to various CMS formats
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- `api_integration_prep` - Prepare data for API consumption
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- `database_export` - Export structured data to database formats
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- `email_template_generation` - Create email templates from documents
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## Implementation Priority
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### Phase 1: High-Impact Excel Tools 🔥
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1. `analyze_excel_data` - Immediate value for data analysis
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2. `create_pivot_table` - High-demand business feature
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3. `excel_chart_creation` - Visual data representation
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4. `excel_conditional_formatting` - Professional spreadsheet styling
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### Phase 2: Advanced Word Processing 📄
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1. `word_extract_tables` - Critical for data extraction
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2. `word_document_structure` - Essential for navigation
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3. `word_find_replace_advanced` - Powerful content management
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4. `word_create_document` - Document generation capability
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### Phase 3: PowerPoint & Cross-Format 🎯
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1. `ppt_extract_slide_content` - Complete presentation analysis
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2. `convert_excel_to_word_table` - Cross-format workflows
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3. `ppt_create_presentation` - Automated presentation generation
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### Phase 4: Advanced Analytics & Security 🚀
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1. `statistical_analysis` - Data science integration
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2. `analyze_document_security` - Compliance and security
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3. `batch_document_processing` - Automation workflows
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## Technical Implementation Notes
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### Library Extensions Needed
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- **openpyxl**: Chart creation, conditional formatting, data validation
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- **python-docx**: Advanced styling, document manipulation
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- **python-pptx**: Slide generation, animation analysis
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- **pandas**: Statistical functions, data analysis tools
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- **Pillow**: Advanced image processing features
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### New Dependencies to Consider
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- **matplotlib/plotly**: Chart generation
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- **numpy**: Statistical calculations
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- **python-dateutil**: Advanced date parsing
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- **regex**: Advanced pattern matching
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- **cryptography**: Document security analysis
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### Architecture Considerations
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- Maintain mixin pattern for clean organization
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- Add result caching for expensive operations
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- Implement progress tracking for batch operations
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- Add streaming support for large data processing
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- Maintain backward compatibility with existing tools |