Paper Writing Skills

Convert Markdown manuscripts into styled HTML or PDF using Pandoc themes.

478|62|Updated Jul 30, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aristoteleo/PantheonOS --skill paper-writing-skills
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Skill: Paper Writing Skills
Source: https://github.com/aristoteleo/PantheonOS/tree/main/pantheon/factory/templates/skills/paper_writing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aristoteleo/PantheonOS --skill paper-writing-skills

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This set of resources provides ready-to-use CSS themes and pandoc recipes to streamline the creation of HTML/PDF versions of scientific manuscripts, reducing formatting friction and speeding publication-ready outputs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • CSS Themes: Prebuilt academic themes that style HTML previews and pandoc output for manuscripts.
  • Pandoc Recipes: Sample conversion workflows to transform Markdown or source content into styled HTML or PDF documents.
  • Use Case: A research writer prepares a manuscript in Markdown, applies a chosen theme, and exports a publication-quality HTML/PDF with consistent typography.

Quick Start

Place your manuscript in Markdown in the workdir, choose a theme, and run pandoc to generate a styled HTML or PDF.

Frequently Asked Questions about Paper Writing Skills

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert Markdown to a publication-ready PDF for a scientific manuscript?

To convert Markdown to a publication-ready PDF, you place your manuscript in the workdir, select a prebuilt CSS theme, and run a pandoc recipe to apply consistent academic typography and generate the styled output.

What are prebuilt CSS themes for pandoc manuscript styling?

Prebuilt CSS themes are curated academic stylesheets that style HTML previews and pandoc-generated PDFs, reducing formatting friction and ensuring consistent typography across scientific manuscripts.

Do I need pandoc installed to export a styled HTML document from Markdown?

Yes, pandoc is required to process the Markdown content and apply the prebuilt CSS themes, transforming your source text into styled HTML or PDF formats for publication-ready outputs.

Can I preview a Markdown manuscript in HTML before exporting a PDF?

Yes, you can use the prebuilt CSS themes to generate styled HTML previews from your Markdown manuscript, allowing you to review the academic typography and layout before running the pandoc PDF export.

What is the best way to apply consistent academic typography to scientific papers?

The best way to apply consistent academic typography is to use prebuilt pandoc CSS themes that automatically style your Markdown manuscript content across both HTML previews and exported PDF documents.