latex-posters

Create research posters in LaTeX using beamerposter, tikzposter, or baposter templates.

Updated Oct 7, 2022
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Skill: latex-posters
Source: https://github.com/tamagusko/linux-cfg/tree/main/dotfiles/claude/skills/latex-posters
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tamagusko/linux-cfg --skill latex-posters-tamagusko

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What problem does it solve? Designing a conference research poster from scratch is time-consuming and error-prone: content overflows page edges, fonts are too small to read from a distance, and figures end up cluttered. This Skill provides templates, design rules, and quality checks to produce print-ready academic posters. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Three LaTeX poster packages: Ready-to-use templates for beamerposter, tikzposter, and baposter with guidance on choosing between them. - AI-generated visual workflow: Strict rules for generating simple, readable poster graphics (max 3-4 elements, giant fonts, 50%+ white space) with pre- and post-generation review checklists. - Overflow and quality control: Margin configuration, word-count budgets (300-800 words), font-size minimums, and PDF verification steps before printing. - Use Case: A researcher preparing an A0 poster for a conference selects the tikzposter template, generates simplified workflow and results graphics, assembles the LaTeX document, and validates the PDF for overflow and font embedding before sending it to the printer. ## Quick Start Create an A0 portrait research poster about my machine learning results using the tikzposter template with sections for introduction, methods, results, and conclusions.

Frequently Asked Questions about latex-posters

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How do I create a research poster in LaTeX?

Choose one of three packages: beamerposter for traditional academic styles, tikzposter for modern colorful designs, or baposter for structured multi-column layouts. Copy the corresponding template, replace placeholder content with your sections and figures, then compile with pdflatex.

beamerposter vs tikzposter vs baposter: which should I use?

Use beamerposter if you know Beamer and need institutional branding with fast compilation. Choose tikzposter for modern designs with TikZ graphics and built-in themes. Pick baposter for complex multi-column layouts with automatic box positioning and spacing.

What font size should poster body text be?

Body text must be at least 24-36pt for readability from 4-6 feet. Section headers need 48-72pt, and titles should be 72-120pt. Text inside figures should be 80pt or larger for labels and 120pt or more for key numbers.

How do I fix content overflowing the poster edges?

Set explicit margins in the document class (e.g., margin=25mm for tikzposter), limit sections to 5-6 maximum, size figures at 0.85\linewidth instead of full width, and check the compile log for overfull hbox warnings with grep.

What poster sizes does LaTeX support for conferences?

Standard sizes include A0 (841x1189mm), A1, and A2 for international venues, plus 36x48 and 42x56 inches for North American conferences. Set the size via the document class option such as a0paper or size=a0 in beamerposter.

Why are my poster images blurry when printed?

Raster images below 300 DPI at final print size appear pixelated; an A0-width image needs roughly 9930 pixels. Use vector formats like PDF or SVG where possible, and verify embedded image resolution with pdfimages -list on the compiled PDF.