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quarto-book

Generate a Quarto Book project structure with customizable chapters, author, and title.

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Search Tags:#documentation#technical writing#project setup#generator#quarto#book
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/htlin222/dotfiles --skill quarto-book
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Skill: quarto-book
Source: https://github.com/htlin222/dotfiles/tree/main/claude.symlink/skills/quarto-book
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/htlin222/dotfiles --skill quarto-book

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of a Quarto Book project, providing a ready-to-use structure for multi-chapter documents, technical manuals, or books.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Project Scaffolding: Generates a complete Quarto Book directory with essential configuration files (_quarto.yml), index, chapters, and bibliography.
  • Customization: Allows specifying the book name, number of chapters, author, and title.
  • Use Case: When you need to start a new technical documentation project or a multi-chapter book using Quarto, this Skill sets up the entire project structure for you in seconds.

Quick Start

Run the generator script with your desired book name, for example: python3 ~/.claude/skills/quarto-book/scripts/generate.py my-new-book --chapters 5 --author "Jane Doe"

Frequently Asked Questions about quarto-book

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a Quarto book project structure with multiple chapters?▼

To generate a Quarto book project, run the Python generator script with your desired book name, author, and chapter count. The script creates a complete directory with `_quarto.yml`, index, chapter templates, and bibliography files.

What is the best way to start writing a technical manual or multi-chapter document in Quarto?▼

Use this project scaffolding generator to instantly create a Quarto book structure for technical manuals or multi-chapter documents. It provides ready-to-use configuration files and chapter templates, letting you focus immediately on writing content.

Do I need the Quarto CLI installed to set up a book project with this generator?▼

Yes, the Quarto CLI is required to render and preview the book project. The generator script relies on Python to scaffold the directory structure, while the Quarto CLI handles the actual document processing and rendering.

Can I customize the author, title, and number of chapters when creating a Quarto book?▼

Yes, you can specify the book name, number of chapters, author, and title directly through command-line arguments when running the Python generator script, allowing full customization of the initial Quarto book project structure.

What files and configurations are included in a generated Quarto book project?▼

The generated Quarto book project includes the essential `_quarto.yml` configuration file, an index page, individual chapter templates based on your specified count, and a bibliography file for managing references.

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