latex-posters

Design and assemble LaTeX posters using beamerposter, tikzposter, and baposter templates.

5|2|Updated Jan 22, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/hyperbolic-c/auto-writing --skill latex-posters-hyperbolic-c
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Skill: latex-posters
Source: https://github.com/hyperbolic-c/auto-writing/tree/main/claude-scientific-writer/skills/latex-posters
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hyperbolic-c/auto-writing --skill latex-posters-hyperbolic-c

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Researchers often struggle to quickly convert their work into high-quality LaTeX posters across multiple templates (beamerposter, tikzposter, and baposter). This skill provides structured guidance, templates, and best practices to design, format, and finalize conference posters with consistent typography, color schemes, and layouts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Templates & Layouts: Beamerposter, TikZposter, and baposter templates with grid-based layouts for consistent results.
  • Asset Integration: Ability to incorporate assets, references, and scripts to automate poster assembly.
  • Quality & Accessibility: Typography, color contrast, image resolution checks, and print-ready export.
  • Use Case: A lab creates a 3-panel A0 poster with figures, captions, and references using a single workflow.

Quick Start

  • Choose a LaTeX poster template (beamerposter, tikzposter, or baposter).
  • Replace placeholders with your title, author list, affiliations, figures, and captions.
  • Compile with the appropriate LaTeX engine (pdflatex or lualatex) and verify font embedding and image resolution.

Quick Start

  • For a ready-to-print workflow, run the provided poster builder scripts, preview at reduced scale, perform overflow checks, and export a print-ready PDF.

Frequently Asked Questions about latex-posters

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a conference poster with LaTeX using beamerposter or tikzposter?

To create a LaTeX poster, select a template like beamerposter or tikzposter, replace placeholders with your title and figures, and compile with pdflatex or lualatex to produce a layout-ready PDF.

What is the best way to ensure LaTeX poster images meet 300 DPI for print?

To ensure LaTeX poster images meet 300 DPI, use the provided assets and references to verify image resolution during assembly, then run overflow checks and export a print-ready PDF.

Can I use baposter templates for a 3-panel A0 research summary?

Yes, baposter templates support 3-panel A0 research summaries, providing grid-based layouts to organize figures, captions, and references in a single workflow.

Do I need a specific LaTeX distribution to compile tikzposter files?

Yes, you need a standard LaTeX distribution installed to compile tikzposter files, using either pdflatex or lualatex engines to ensure fonts are properly embedded.

How does typography affect beamerposter layout consistency?

Typography in beamerposter ensures visual hierarchy and readability across panels; applying consistent font schemes and color contrast checks prevents formatting overflow during print-ready export.