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paper2poster

Convert research paper content into academic posters with customizable layouts.

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Search Tags:#research paper#academic poster#layout customization#PDF conversion#postering
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/ResearchStudio --skill paper2poster
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: paper2poster
Source: https://github.com/microsoft/ResearchStudio/tree/main/ResearchStudio-Reel/skills/paper2poster
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/ResearchStudio --skill paper2poster

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires playwright, python-pptx, lxml, Pillow, pyphen, cairosvg, libreoffice, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of converting research papers into professional-grade academic posters, saving significant time and effort in the academic publication process.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic Postering: Converts structured content from a paper into a poster format.
  • Customization: Allows customization of poster layout, style, and header design.
  • Output Variants: Generates HTML, PDF, PNG, and PowerPoint (PPTX) outputs.
  • Use Case: Imagine you have a research paper with a structured abstract. Use this Skill to automatically generate a poster with a professional layout, complete with visual elements and narration.

Quick Start

Use the paper2poster skill to generate a poster from the provided paper directory 'my_paper'.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper2poster

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate converting a research paper into an academic poster?▼

To automate converting a research paper into an academic poster, use this Skill to extract structured content and apply customizable layouts, styles, and headers based on your preferences. It processes HTML templates, images, and text to generate the final poster design automatically.

What output formats can I generate when creating an academic poster from a PDF?▼

When creating an academic poster from a research paper, you can generate outputs in multiple formats including HTML, PDF, PNG, and PowerPoint (PPTX). This allows flexible presentation and further editing across different platforms.

Do I need Python and LibreOffice to convert research papers into poster layouts?▼

Yes, converting research papers into poster layouts requires Python 3.10+ along with LibreOffice and Playwright dependencies. These tools process the HTML templates and handle the rendering necessary to produce PDF, PNG, and PPTX files.

Can I customize the layout and header design of my generated academic poster?▼

You can fully customize the academic poster layout, visual style, and header design during the conversion process. The Skill applies these specific user preferences directly to the structured content extracted from your research paper.

What is the best way to turn a structured paper abstract into a visual presentation poster?▼

The best way to turn a structured paper abstract into a visual presentation poster is to use an automated conversion tool that extracts the text and generates a layout with visual elements and narration. This approach ensures professional formatting while saving significant time.

Does this academic poster generation Skill work with the ResearchStudio platform?▼

Yes, this academic poster generation Skill is designed specifically for the ResearchStudio platform and is also compatible with Claude Code and Codex. It leverages Python to process the underlying HTML templates and images for your research papers.

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