latex-doc-audit

Diagnose and fix LaTeX layout issues with a phase-based workflow.

Updated Mar 13, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/Albatross679/0313temp --skill latex-doc-audit
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Skill: latex-doc-audit
Source: https://github.com/Albatross679/0313temp/tree/main/.claude/skills/latex-doc-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Albatross679/0313temp --skill latex-doc-audit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

LaTeX users often waste time debugging layout issues such as overflowing tables, unnecessary landscape pages, blank pages, poor float placement, and page-split lists. This skill provides a diagnostic workflow and proven fix patterns to identify and address these issues efficiently.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated layout diagnosis: detects overfull hboxes, orphaned headings, and floats not near their references.
  • Step-by-step fix guidance: recommends patterns from fix-patterns.md to collapse multi-page floats, merge small tables, or wrap blocks to prevent page splits.
  • Verification and guidance: guides recompilation and verification to ensure warnings are resolved and page count is optimized.
  • Use case: you are preparing a LaTeX report and want to reduce wasted space while preserving readability and structure.

Quick Start

Provide a LaTeX document to audit and receive a structured layout improvement plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about latex-doc-audit

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fix overflowing tables and mislocated floats in LaTeX documents?

To fix overflowing tables and mislocated floats in LaTeX documents, you can use a diagnostic workflow that identifies overfull boxes and applies established patterns to collapse multi-page floats, merge small tables, and improve placement near their references.

What's the best way to reduce blank pages and unnecessary landscape pages in LaTeX?

The best way to reduce blank pages and unnecessary landscape pages in LaTeX is to audit the document layout by diagnosing composition warnings, applying targeted fix patterns to prevent page splits, and verifying recompilation results to optimize page count.

Do I need a LaTeX toolchain to audit document layout issues?

Yes, you need a LaTeX toolchain to audit document layout issues, as it is required to surface overfull boxes, composition warnings, and layout problems from the source .tex files during the diagnostic and verification phases.

Why does my LaTeX report have wasted space and poor float placement?

Your LaTeX report has wasted space and poor float placement due to unresolved layout issues such as page-split lists and orphaned headings, which can be diagnosed and fixed using established patterns to preserve readability and structure.

Can I automatically detect overfull hboxes and orphaned headings in LaTeX?

Yes, you can automatically detect overfull hboxes and orphaned headings in LaTeX through an automated layout diagnosis process that surfaces these issues and provides step-by-step fix guidance to resolve composition warnings.