preprint

Fork Overleaf projects and port content into preprint templates.

127|22|Updated Feb 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/flonat/flonat-research --skill preprint
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Skill: preprint
Source: https://github.com/flonat/flonat-research/tree/main/skills/preprint
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/flonat/flonat-research --skill preprint

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires overleaf, latex, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of preprint or working-paper variants of academic papers, simplifying the transition from conference or journal format to an open-access version.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fork Overleaf Projects: Creates a preprint/ subfolder within the existing Overleaf project, using a specified working-paper template.
  • Content Porting: Transfers the body content from the source paper while discarding venue-specific formatting.
  • Use Case: If you have a paper submitted to a conference and want to create an open-access preprint, this Skill can help you quickly generate a preprint version without starting from scratch.

Quick Start

Use the preprint skill to create a preprint for your paper titled 'AI in Medicine', located at 'paper-conference/paper/' using the 'your-template' template.

Frequently Asked Questions about preprint

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a preprint or working paper from an existing LaTeX conference paper?

To create a preprint from a conference paper, you can fork your Overleaf project to a `preprint/` subfolder, port the body content, and apply a user-defined LaTeX working-paper template to replace venue-specific formatting.

What's the best way to convert an academic paper from journal style to an open-access preprint format?

The best way to convert an academic paper to an open-access preprint is to automate the formatting conversion from journal style to your custom template by porting the content while discarding venue-specific formatting.

Do I need a local LaTeX installation to generate working-paper variants of Overleaf projects?

Yes, you need a local LaTeX installation for template management, alongside an active Overleaf account, to successfully fork projects and generate working-paper variants of your academic papers.

Can I port the body content of a paper to a preprint template without starting from scratch?

Yes, you can port the body content of your paper directly into a specified preprint template without starting from scratch, discarding the original venue-specific formatting during the transfer.

Does the preprint creation process automatically strip conference formatting from the LaTeX source?

Yes, the preprint creation process automatically strips conference or journal formatting from the LaTeX source during the content porting phase, replacing it with your defined working-paper template.

What are the limitations of automating preprint generation from Overleaf projects?

A key limitation is that automating preprint generation requires both Overleaf and local LaTeX installations for template management, restricting its use to environments where these dependencies are properly configured.