paper-polish

Automate LaTeX paper polishing with De-AI, citation expansion, and compilation checks.

Updated Dec 26, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yutaoshao/agent-skills --skill paper-polish
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: paper-polish
Source: https://github.com/yutaoshao/agent-skills/tree/main/paper-polish
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yutaoshao/agent-skills --skill paper-polish

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It addresses the repetitive and error-prone process of preparing LaTeX manuscripts for journal submission by automating prose polishing, reference improvements, and pre-submission checks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • De-AI Polishing: Remove AI-generated writing patterns to produce natural academic prose while preserving technical content.
  • Citation Expansion: Expand and refine references to meet journal expectations using the included citation references.
  • Figure/Diagram Quality Check: Validate that figures/diagrams align with the text and improve clarity and correctness.
  • Table Data Verification: Cross-check table data against source data and ensure consistency.
  • LaTeX Compilation Cleanup: Resolve compilation warnings and errors to ensure a clean build.
  • Full Quality Review: Run all modules for an end-to-end quality pass before submission.

Quick Start

Invoke the six-module workflow on your LaTeX project to polish prose, verify figures and tables, and ensure clean compilation before submission.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-polish

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

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How do I remove AI writing patterns from my academic LaTeX manuscript?

To remove AI writing patterns from a LaTeX manuscript, apply the De-AI Polishing module to rewrite AI-generated prose into natural academic language while preserving technical content and formatting.

What is the best way to polish a LaTeX paper for journal submission?

The best way to polish a LaTeX paper for journal submission is running a full quality review that automates prose polishing, expands citations, validates figures and tables, and ensures a clean compilation build.

Can I expand and refine citations in my LaTeX references before submission?

Yes, you can expand and refine citations in LaTeX references before submission using the Citation Expansion module, which applies provided reference guides to meet journal expectations and ensure consistent notation.

How do I fix LaTeX compilation warnings and errors during pre-submission checks?

To fix LaTeX compilation warnings and errors during pre-submission checks, use the LaTeX Compilation Cleanup module to resolve build issues and ensure a clean, error-free manuscript compilation.

Does this LaTeX polishing workflow support figure and table data verification?

Yes, this LaTeX polishing workflow supports figure and table data verification by cross-checking table data against source data, and validating that figures and diagrams align with the manuscript text for clarity.

When do I need to run a full quality review on my academic manuscript?

You need to run a full quality review on your academic manuscript right before journal submission, ensuring all polishing, citation expansion, and validation modules have been applied for an end-to-end quality pass.