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paper-writing-pipeline

Automate paper writing from outline to LaTeX, PDF, and DOCX manuscripts.

100|24|Updated Mar 31, 2026
Search Tags:#research automation#manuscript preparation#paper writing#academic workflow#LaTeX conversion
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/GRIND-Lab-Core/night_owl_research_agent --skill paper-writing-pipeline
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: paper-writing-pipeline
Source: https://github.com/GRIND-Lab-Core/night_owl_research_agent/tree/main/skills/paper-writing-pipeline
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/GRIND-Lab-Core/night_owl_research_agent --skill paper-writing-pipeline

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires mcp__codex__codex, latexmk, pandoc, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the entire paper writing process, from generating an outline to producing a polished, submission-ready manuscript in multiple formats.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Full Pipeline: Orchestrates paper planning, figure generation, manuscript drafting, review-loop, and conversion to LaTeX, PDF, and DOCX.
  • Integration: Utilizes upstream research artifacts and can start from any phase based on existing content.
  • Use Case: A researcher can use this Skill with a narrative report as input to generate a complete manuscript ready for submission to a journal.

Quick Start

Use the /paper-writing-pipeline command with the narrative report path or topic as an argument to start the paper writing process.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-writing-pipeline

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate manuscript preparation from a narrative report to a submission-ready document?▼

Automating manuscript preparation involves orchestrating paper planning, figure generation, drafting, and review loops into a unified academic workflow. This Skill processes a narrative report or topic to generate a polished manuscript, converting the output into LaTeX, PDF, and DOCX formats for journal submission.

What is the best way to convert a research draft into LaTeX and PDF for academic submission?▼

Converting a research draft into LaTeX and PDF requires compiling structured text using LaTeX engines and pandoc. This Skill automates that conversion process, taking drafted manuscripts and generating submission-ready LaTeX, PDF, and DOCX files through integrated compilation tools.

Can I start the paper writing workflow from an intermediate phase if I already have figures and drafts?▼

Yes, the paper writing workflow can start from any phase based on existing content. This Skill integrates with upstream research artifacts, allowing you to skip outline generation and begin directly from manuscript drafting or review loops if figures and drafts are already prepared.

Do I need latexmk and pandoc installed to compile LaTeX and DOCX outputs from this academic workflow?▼

Yes, latexmk and pandoc are required external dependencies. The Skill relies on latexmk for LaTeX compilation to produce PDF outputs and pandoc for converting manuscripts into DOCX, ensuring the final submission-ready documents are generated correctly.

What limitations exist when automating the full paper writing process across multiple document formats?▼

Limitations include the requirement for multiple sub-skills to execute each pipeline phase and external tools for LaTeX compilation. Complex formatting or journal-specific templates may require manual adjustments after the automated conversion to LaTeX, PDF, and DOCX.

Does the paper-writing-pipeline integrate with existing research artifacts for figure generation?▼

Yes, the paper-writing-pipeline integrates directly with upstream research artifacts. It utilizes these existing materials during the figure generation and manuscript drafting phases, ensuring the final submission-ready document aligns with your collected data and narrative report.

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