academic-writing-setup

Configure LaTeX/Typst toolchains and generate CLAUDE.md for academic writing projects.

5|Updated Apr 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/a2ngerer/claude_onboarding_agent --skill academic-writing-setup
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Skill: academic-writing-setup
Source: https://github.com/a2ngerer/claude_onboarding_agent/tree/main/skills/academic-writing-setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/a2ngerer/claude_onboarding_agent --skill academic-writing-setup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill configures Claude to support rigorous academic writing workflows—enforcing citation discipline, toolchains, and manuscript scaffolds to minimize hallucinations and streamline collaboration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • LaTeX/Typst toolchain setup (pdflatex/tectonic/typst as needed) with bibliography configuration.
  • Integration guidance for Zotero/Better BibTeX and BibLaTeX workflows.
  • Project scaffolding and CLAUDE.md generation to encode writing rules and workflow.

Quick Start

Run this skill to prepare a project for academic writing and generate the initial CLAUDE.md guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions about academic-writing-setup

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up an academic writing project with LaTeX and Zotero?

Configure an academic writing project by probing tool availability, prompting for citation style and reference manager preferences, then generating CLAUDE.md, document skeletons, and BibLaTeX configuration rules.

What's the best way to manage citations and bibliography in a dissertation manuscript?

Manage citations by configuring BibTeX/BibLaTeX workflows and enforcing citation discipline through generated CLAUDE.md rules, coordinating reference manager preferences and bibliography rules specific to your discipline.

Does this academic writing configuration support Typst alongside LaTeX toolchains?

Yes, academic writing configuration supports Typst alongside LaTeX toolchains, probing tool availability to set up pdflatex, tectonic, or typst as needed for your manuscript format.

Can I integrate Better BibTeX exports from Zotero into a LaTeX paper workflow?

Yes, Zotero and Better BibTeX integration is guided during setup, connecting your reference manager exports directly into BibLaTeX workflows and bibliography configuration for your paper.

How do I scaffold a thesis repository with consistent citation rules?

Scaffold a thesis by generating document skeletons and CLAUDE.md guidance that encode writing rules, citation discipline, and bibliography rules tailored to your chosen output format and language.

What do I need to configure before writing an academic paper with Claude?

Before writing, specify your discipline, output format, citation style, language, and reference manager preferences to generate the project scaffolding and toolchain configuration rules required for streamlined collaboration.