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Guide interactive academic writing project setup and generate configuration files.

11|1|Updated Mar 12, 2026
Search Tags:#onboarding#project setup#configuration#academic writing#latex#thesis
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/koljaschoepe/scientific-writing --skill setup-koljaschoepe
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: setup
Source: https://github.com/koljaschoepe/scientific-writing/tree/main/.claude/skills/setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/koljaschoepe/scientific-writing --skill setup-koljaschoepe

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the initial setup of your academic writing project by guiding you through a comprehensive, interactive onboarding process.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided Project Configuration: Collects essential details like work type, methodology, language, citation style, personal data, page count, supervisor information, and submission deadlines.
  • Source Workflow Setup: Configures how sources will be managed (BibTeX, PDF extraction, manual entry, or no sources).
  • Formatting Preferences: Gathers information on fonts, margins, and other formatting requirements, either through a guided interview or by analyzing a provided PDF guideline.
  • LaTeX Check: Verifies LaTeX installation and offers to install it if missing.
  • File Generation: Creates or updates configuration files (config.yaml), source files (literature.md, notes.md), and preference files (preferences.md).

Quick Start

Initiate the project setup by typing /setup in the terminal.

Frequently Asked Questions about setup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up an academic thesis project with LaTeX and BibTeX?▼

An academic thesis setup process collects work type, methodology, and citation preferences, checks your LaTeX installation, configures BibTeX source workflows, and generates the necessary project configuration files.

What configuration files do I need for academic writing project setup?▼

For academic writing project setup, you need a `config.yaml` for project details, `literature.md` and `notes.md` for source management, and `preferences.md` to store formatting preferences like fonts and margins.

Can I configure thesis formatting from a PDF guideline?▼

Yes, you can configure thesis formatting from a PDF guideline by providing the document during the interactive onboarding, which analyzes the file to automatically extract fonts, margins, and other formatting requirements.

Do I need LaTeX installed before starting a thesis project configuration?▼

No, you do not need LaTeX installed before starting thesis project configuration, because the onboarding process verifies your installation and offers to install it automatically if missing.

What is the best way to manage sources when writing an academic thesis?▼

The best way to manage sources when writing an academic thesis is to configure a source workflow during project setup, choosing between BibTeX, PDF extraction, manual entry, or no sources to generate dedicated literature tracking files.

How does guided onboarding handle thesis submission dates and supervisor information?▼

Guided onboarding handles thesis submission dates and supervisor information by interactively collecting these details during setup and storing them in the generated `config.yaml` file for your academic project.

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