compile-latex

Compile Beamer LaTeX slide decks with XeLaTeX and bibliography integration.

Updated Mar 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AmbroseTriC/ECON53_DAC --skill compile-latex-ambrosetric
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Skill: compile-latex
Source: https://github.com/AmbroseTriC/ECON53_DAC/tree/main/.agents/skills_pre_codex_migration_2026-03-19/compile-latex
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AmbroseTriC/ECON53_DAC --skill compile-latex-ambrosetric

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 with XeLaTeX, ensuring accurate citations and proper reference resolution.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Compile LaTeX Slides: Automates the three-pass compilation process with bibtex integration.
  • Error Checking: Checks for common warnings like overfull boxes and undefined citations.
  • Use Case: A researcher wants to compile a complex presentation from LaTeX files with minimal manual effort, avoiding compilation errors and ensuring the final PDF is correct.

Quick Start

Use the compile-latex skill to compile your Beamer presentation by specifying your filename without the .tex extension.

Frequently Asked Questions about compile-latex

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Beamer LaTeX slide compilation with bibtex citations?

Automating Beamer LaTeX slide compilation requires a multi-pass XeLaTeX process with bibtex integration to resolve citations and generate the final PDF. This Skill handles the three-pass workflow automatically, ensuring accurate reference resolution.

Why does my LaTeX presentation have undefined citations and overfull boxes after compiling?

Undefined citations and overfull boxes in LaTeX presentations often result from incomplete compilation passes or missing bibliography integration. This Skill performs multiple passes and checks for common warnings like overfull boxes and undefined citations automatically.

What's the best way to compile complex Beamer presentations with minimal manual effort?

Compiling complex Beamer presentations with minimal manual effort is best achieved by automating the multi-pass XeLaTeX workflow with bibtex integration. This Skill runs the full sequence and detects errors, producing a correct final PDF.

Can I use XeLaTeX to compile Beamer slide decks with full citation resolution?

XeLaTeX can compile Beamer slide decks with full citation resolution when paired with bibtex across multiple passes. This Skill automates the entire sequence, handling bibliography integration and resolving all references accurately.

Do I need to run bibtex separately when compiling LaTeX slides for academic presentations?

Running bibtex separately is not necessary when using automated compilation for LaTeX slides. This Skill integrates bibtex into the three-pass XeLaTeX process, resolving citations and references without manual intervention.

How to check for overfull boxes and undefined citations in compiled Beamer presentations?

Checking for overfull boxes and undefined citations in compiled Beamer presentations involves parsing the LaTeX log output after the multi-pass compilation. This Skill performs error checking automatically, alerting you to common warnings and undefined references.