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quarto-authoring

Author Quarto and Typst content including websites, blogs, books, PDFs, presentations, and dashboards.

Updated Jun 24, 2026
Search Tags:#book writing#quarto#content authoring#typst#website creation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/theAfricanQuant/quarto-authoring --skill quarto-authoring-theafricanquant
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: quarto-authoring
Source: https://github.com/theAfricanQuant/quarto-authoring/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/theAfricanQuant/quarto-authoring --skill quarto-authoring-theafricanquant

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires quarto, typst, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a suite of tools for efficiently authoring Quarto + Typst content, simplifying the creation of documents, websites, blogs, books, PDFs, presentations, dashboards, and more.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Authoring Tools: Offers a wide range of features for creating various types of Quarto + Typst content.
  • Integration with Quarto and Typst: Seamlessly integrates with Quarto and Typst, providing extended functionality for these platforms.
  • Use Case: Whether you need to create a professional blog, a comprehensive book, or a detailed dashboard, this Skill can help you achieve your goals with ease.

Quick Start

Set up a Quarto blog with the command: npx github:theAfricanQuant/quarto-authoring --project.

Frequently Asked Questions about quarto-authoring

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a website or blog with Quarto and Typst?▼

To create a Quarto blog, you can initialize a new project using the command `npx github:theAfricanQuant/quarto-authoring --project`. This sets up the necessary directory structure and configuration files for your website.

What is the best way to author a book using Quarto?▼

Authoring a book using Quarto is best handled through a comprehensive suite that extends Quarto's functionality. This approach simplifies the creation of books, PDFs, and presentations by integrating closely with Quarto's native features.

Do I need Typst installed to create PDFs with Quarto?▼

Yes, you need Typst installed alongside Quarto version 1.5 or higher to use this authoring Skill. These dependencies are required to generate PDFs and extend Quarto's functionality for content creation.

Can I use Quarto to build presentations and dashboards?▼

Yes, you can build presentations and dashboards using Quarto. This authoring Skill extends Quarto's capabilities to support these formats, allowing you to create detailed dashboards and presentations efficiently.

Does Quarto work well with Typst for content authoring?▼

Quarto integrates seamlessly with Typst for content authoring through this Skill. It combines Quarto's project management with Typst's formatting capabilities, providing extended functionality to simplify document and website creation.

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