skill-latex-implementation

Delegate LaTeX document implementation to a specialized subagent for compilation and postflight processing.

3|1|Updated May 21, 2024
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/benbrastmckie/.dotfiles --skill skill-latex-implementation
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Skill: skill-latex-implementation
Source: https://github.com/benbrastmckie/.dotfiles/tree/main/.claude/skills/skill-latex-implementation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/benbrastmckie/.dotfiles --skill skill-latex-implementation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill delegates LaTeX document implementation tasks to a dedicated subagent, eliminating manual follow-up work and ensuring consistent formatting, compilation, and postflight handling.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Delegation to a LaTeX subagent: Handles context loading (style guides, conventions), template creation, and document drafting.
  • Build, compile, and finalize: Manages the LaTeX compilation loop (pdflatex/latexmk) and bibliography processing.
  • Postflight processing: Updates status, links artifacts, and commits results automatically.

Quick Start

Provide a LaTeX task to the skill, for example "Implement a theorem environment and assemble a short paper". The system will delegate to the latex-implementation-agent and return a brief result.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-latex-implementation

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate LaTeX document compilation and formatting?

Automate LaTeX document implementation by delegating formatting, theorem environments, and document structure tasks to a specialized subagent. It manages the entire build loop, bibliography handling, and postflight processing automatically.

Can I use latexmk and pdflatex to handle bibliography processing automatically?

Yes, latexmk and pdflatex compilation loops are managed automatically, including bibliography processing. The system runs the build loop, resolves references, and outputs a concise result summary with metadata upon completion.

What is the best way to set up theorem environments and document structure in LaTeX?

Setting up theorem environments and document structure is handled by loading LaTeX context from style guides and conventions. The system creates and modifies .tex files based on these conventions to ensure consistent formatting.

Does automated LaTeX compilation support postflight processing and artifact linking?

Automated LaTeX compilation includes postflight processing that updates status, links artifacts, and commits results automatically. This eliminates manual follow-up work after the pdflatex or latexmk build loop finishes.

How do I apply custom style guides when generating LaTeX documents?

Custom style guides and conventions are loaded automatically as context before drafting documents. The subagent uses these style rules to create templates, modify .tex files, and maintain consistent formatting throughout the implementation.