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book-export

Assemble book chapters into a PDF using LaTeX and pandoc.

1|Updated Apr 26, 2026
Search Tags:#pandoc#book production#PDF assembly#LaTeX typesetting#manuscript compilation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/BioInfo/builder-leader-book --skill book-export
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: book-export
Source: https://github.com/BioInfo/builder-leader-book/tree/main/.claude/skills/book-export
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BioInfo/builder-leader-book --skill book-export

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pandoc, xelatex, and includes scripts (resource) and templates (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the final assembly of the 'Builder-Leader: The AI Exoskeleton That Crosses the Gap' manuscript into a high-quality PDF format, streamlining the process of book production.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • PDF Assembly: Automates the merging of individual chapter files into a comprehensive PDF.
  • Preview and Ship Modes: Offers a preview mode for draft versions and a ship mode for final distributions with no watermarks.
  • EPUB Support: Option to generate EPUB format alongside PDF.

Quick Start

Run the 'book-export' skill with the 'ship' argument to compile the final manuscript into a ship-ready PDF:

./build.sh ship

Frequently Asked Questions about book-export

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate PDF assembly from individual chapter files using pandoc and LaTeX?▼

PDF assembly merges individual chapter files using pandoc formatting and LaTeX typesetting. Running the build script with the ship argument compiles chapters into a final, ship-ready PDF with no watermarks.

Can I generate an EPUB format alongside PDF when compiling a manuscript?▼

Yes, EPUB generation is supported alongside PDF assembly. The skill offers an option to output EPUB format from the same individual chapter source files during compilation.

Do I need xelatex and pandoc installed to compile a book manuscript into PDF?▼

Yes, both pandoc and xelatex are required dependencies. They handle the manuscript compilation by applying pandoc formatting and LaTeX typesetting to assemble the final PDF document.

What is the difference between preview mode and ship mode for book production?▼

Preview mode generates draft versions of the manuscript, while ship mode compiles the final PDF distribution with no watermarks. Both modes use LaTeX typesetting and pandoc formatting for assembly.

Does this manuscript compilation tool support LaTeX typesetting for custom book formatting?▼

LaTeX typesetting is applied during manuscript compilation to format the book. The skill uses xelatex to handle the typesetting when assembling individual chapters into a comprehensive PDF.

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