beamer-check

Compile LaTeX Beamer decks, extract diagnostics, and render slides to PNG images.

148|30|Updated Mar 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aspi6246/Claude-Code-Skills-for-Academics --skill beamer-check
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Skill: beamer-check
Source: https://github.com/aspi6246/Claude-Code-Skills-for-Academics/tree/main/beamer-check
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aspi6246/Claude-Code-Skills-for-Academics --skill beamer-check

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It helps you prevent broken or ugly Beamer decks by finding compilation errors, missing assets, and layout problems (like overfull/underfull text) before you present.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated compile diagnostics: Runs a two-pass pdfLaTeX compile and extracts errors, warnings, overfull/underfull boxes, and missing-file issues into a structured summary.
  • Visual slide inspection: Renders every slide page to PNG images so you can reliably detect layout problems that don’t always produce compiler warnings.
  • Guided fixing and verification: Provides targeted fixes (with user approval before editing) and a re-run verification loop to confirm the deck is clean.
  • Use case: After generating a Beamer teaching deck, audit it to ensure every frame compiles cleanly and that text, tables, images, and code/verbatim blocks fit within the slide boundaries.

Quick Start

Run beamer-check on your Beamer .tex file, then inspect the generated slide images and address any reported issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about beamer-check

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find and fix overfull boxes in a LaTeX Beamer presentation?

To fix overfull boxes in a LaTeX Beamer presentation, run a two-pass pdflatex compilation to extract overfull and underfull box diagnostics, then inspect rendered slide images to visually verify text overflow and apply targeted edits.

Why does my Beamer slide deck fail to compile cleanly before a presentation?

Beamer slide decks fail to compile due to missing assets, verbatim code block errors, or misaligned columns. A structured compile diagnostics check extracts errors, warnings, and missing-file issues to identify the exact cause.

What is the best way to visually audit a Beamer deck for layout issues?

The best way to visually audit a Beamer deck is to render every slide page to PNG images. This visual inspection reliably detects layout problems like broken images and misaligned columns that do not produce compiler warnings.

Can I automatically detect verbatim overflow in Beamer frames?

You can detect verbatim overflow in Beamer frames by compiling the .tex file and rendering each slide to images. This visual verification step catches code blocks that exceed slide boundaries even without explicit compiler warnings.

How do I verify that my Beamer slide fixes actually resolved the layout problems?

To verify Beamer slide fixes resolved layout problems, use a compile, inspect, and verify loop. After applying user-approved edits, re-run the two-pass compilation and render slides to confirm the deck is clean.