compile-latex

Compile Beamer LaTeX slides with XeLaTeX and BibTeX into PDFs.

5|1|Updated Mar 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/alohays/paper2pr --skill compile-latex-alohays
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Skill: compile-latex
Source: https://github.com/alohays/paper2pr/tree/main/.claude/skills/compile-latex
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alohays/paper2pr --skill compile-latex-alohays

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of compiling Beamer LaTeX slide decks, ensuring correct citation rendering and reference resolution without manual multi-step commands.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated LaTeX Compilation: Executes a three-pass XeLaTeX build process, including bibtex integration, to produce a complete PDF.
  • Error & Warning Checking: Performs linting with chktex and scans for overfull boxes and citation issues to ensure high-quality output.
  • Use Case: A researcher preparing a presentation can run this Skill to generate a publication-ready slides PDF with minimal manual intervention.

Quick Start

Provide the filename (without extension) of your LaTeX slide deck to compile it into a ready-to-view PDF.

Frequently Asked Questions about compile-latex

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I compile Beamer LaTeX slides automatically with bibtex citations?

To compile Beamer LaTeX slides automatically, this Skill executes a three-pass XeLaTeX build process with bibtex integration, resolving all citations and references to produce a complete PDF.

Why does my LaTeX presentation have unresolved references after one compile?

Unresolved references in a LaTeX presentation occur because a single compile pass cannot update citation labels. This Skill handles multiple compilation passes automatically to ensure correct reference and citation integration.

Can I check for errors and overfull boxes when compiling a LaTeX PDF?

Yes, you can check for errors when compiling a LaTeX PDF. This Skill performs linting with chktex and scans for overfull boxes and citation issues to ensure high-quality output.

What's the best way to automate XeLaTeX multi-pass compilation for academic presentations?

The best way to automate XeLaTeX multi-pass compilation is using this Skill, which streamlines presentation preparations for academic use by running the necessary passes without manual multi-step commands.

Do I need latexmk to compile a LaTeX slide deck into a PDF?

You need latexmk or manual multi-pass commands to compile a LaTeX slide deck correctly. This Skill requires latexmk to handle the multi-pass workflow for proper reference and citation integration.

How do I generate a publication-ready PDF from a Beamer slide deck?

To generate a publication-ready PDF from a Beamer slide deck, provide your filename without extension. The Skill runs XeLaTeX, bibtex, and linting checks to produce a ready-to-view document.