paper-poster

Generate a LaTeX tcbposter conference poster from a compiled paper.

Updated May 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Mang30/myskills --skill paper-poster-mang30
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Skill: paper-poster
Source: https://github.com/Mang30/myskills/tree/main/skills/paper-poster
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Mang30/myskills --skill paper-poster-mang30

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pdflatex, latexmk, tcolorbox, pdf2image, pdflatex, xelatex.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill converts a compiled research paper into a conference-ready poster, so you don’t have to manually redesign dense paper text into a visual, one-page story for poster sessions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Paper-to-poster layout generation: Builds an A0/A1 print-ready poster in LaTeX using tcbposter (article class, venue-specific color themes, and a structured grid) from a compiled paper’s sections and figures.
  • Figure selection and poster content planning: Produces a placement-focused content plan and selects a small set of high-signal figures rather than copying the full paper.
  • Production outputs for sharing: Generates poster PDFs and also produces editable PPTX (with PNG-converted figure assets) and SVG assets for downstream editing.

Use case: You finish compiling your NeurIPS/ICML/ICLR paper and need a poster version for a conference poster session; run this skill to extract key content, choose top figures, and produce the final print-ready files.

Quick Start

Run paper-poster using your compiled paper directory and a venue by saying: "Make a conference poster from my compiled paper in the paper/ directory with venue NeurIPS."

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-poster

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a conference poster from a compiled research paper?

Generate a conference poster by extracting key content and selecting high-signal figures from a compiled paper to produce a one-page LaTeX layout. The skill uses tcbposter to build A0 or A1 print-ready files with venue-appropriate color schemes and readable typography.

What's the best way to convert a LaTeX paper into an A0 print-ready poster?

Converting a LaTeX paper into an A0 print-ready poster is best handled by extracting paper sections and selecting top figures into a structured tcbposter grid. This approach yields a portrait or landscape LaTeX article output with venue-specific color themes.

Can I get editable PPTX files from a generated research poster?

Yes, you can get editable PPTX files from a generated research poster. The skill produces PDFs alongside editable PPTX outputs with PNG-converted figure assets and SVG files, allowing downstream editing in presentation software after generating the initial LaTeX layout.

Do I need pdflatex and xelatex installed to build a conference poster?

Yes, you need pdflatex, xelatex, and latexmk installed to build a conference poster. These build tools compile the LaTeX tcbposter article output, while pdf2image and tcolorbox dependencies support figure asset conversion and poster box styling.

How does figure selection work when creating a poster from a paper?

Figure selection for poster creation works by producing a placement-focused content plan that chooses a small set of high-signal figures. Instead of copying the full paper, it extracts key content and selects figures that best communicate the one-page visual story.

What are the limitations of using LaTeX tcbposter for conference poster layout?

Limitations of using LaTeX tcbposter for conference poster layout include dependency on specific build tools like pdflatex and xelatex, and a stateful workflow that requires a properly compiled paper directory as input rather than raw manuscript source files.