wv2
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Description:
Programs for accessing Microsoft Word documents
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: word converter documents cli text-processing
Install: brew install wv2
About:
Wv2 is a suite of command-line tools that extract text and metadata from Microsoft Word documents (.doc files) without requiring Microsoft Office. It leverages library components to parse the complex binary format, making it invaluable for data extraction and conversion tasks in server environments.
Key Features:
  • Extracts text and metadata from legacy .doc files
  • Command-line interface for scripting and automation
  • Supports conversion to formats like HTML, OpenDocument, and plain text
  • Runs natively on Unix-like systems without Windows dependencies
Use Cases:
  • Automated text extraction from Word documents for search indexing
  • Converting legacy .doc files to HTML for web publishing
  • Data migration pipelines processing Word documents on Linux servers
Alternatives:
  • LibreOffice – Provides full document rendering but is a much heavier dependency for headless conversion.
  • pandoc – A modern universal document converter that handles newer .docx formats natively.
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