make-poster

Generate interactive HTML posters from Overleaf LaTeX sources and export to PDF.

203|27|Updated Apr 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/franklee16/academic-research-skills --skill make-poster
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Skill: make-poster
Source: https://github.com/franklee16/academic-research-skills/tree/main/output-tools/make-poster
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/franklee16/academic-research-skills --skill make-poster

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you turn a research paper plus project materials into a professional conference poster you can edit visually and export to PDF.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • React-based poster editor: Builds a single self-contained HTML poster with an interactive layout you can adjust in-browser and then persist via configuration.
  • Paper-to-poster content extraction: Reads your Overleaf LaTeX source (main .tex plus \input files) to extract title, authors/affiliations, abstract, methods, results, key equations, and conclusion.
  • Asset-driven layout optimization: Collects figures from Overleaf, discovers and matches style from reference posters, measures aspect ratios to reduce whitespace, and iterates layout with Playwright measurements.

Quick Start

Generate a conference poster HTML from your Overleaf paper in the folder overleaf/ and your project website URL, using the style from references/ and then export the poster to PDF.

Frequently Asked Questions about make-poster

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a conference poster from LaTeX sources?

To generate a conference poster from LaTeX, this Skill reads your Overleaf main and \input .tex files to extract paper content, then builds a self-contained HTML poster. It matches visual style from reference posters and embeds figures, logos, and QR codes.

Can I export an HTML conference poster to a print-ready PDF?

Yes, you can export an HTML conference poster to a print-ready PDF. After building the interactive React-based HTML layout, the Skill uses Playwright to drive PDF export while applying aspect-ratio-aware placement and optional whitespace minimization.

Does the poster generation work with Overleaf figures and project website assets?

Yes, poster generation works with Overleaf figures and project website assets. The Skill collects figures from Overleaf sources, fetches metadata from your project website URL, and embeds them into a self-contained single-file HTML poster.

How do I minimize whitespace in a visual poster layout?

Minimizing whitespace in a visual poster layout is achieved by iterating layout with Playwright measurements. The Skill applies aspect-ratio-aware placement to reduce empty space while preserving poster-config.json for repeatable edits.

Do I need React or CDN dependencies to build a single-file HTML poster?

No, you do not need to manually install React or CDN dependencies to build a single-file HTML poster. The Skill builds a self-contained React/CND single-file poster in the poster/ directory, bundling the interactive layout into one file.

What is the best way to match a conference poster style from references?

The best way to match a conference poster style from references is to provide reference posters in a folder. The Skill discovers and matches visual style attributes from these references and applies them to your generated HTML poster.