space-util-fixer

What problem does it solve?

Space Utilization Fixer repairs common LaTeX layout defects caused by inefficient page breaking and float scheduling, including widow/orphan lines, excessive trailing whitespace on the last page, page budget violations, and two-column imbalances and mid-column vertical voids.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Defect-focused page-space repair: Targets A1–A5 categories such as widow/orphan lines, last-page empty space, and two-column height imbalance.
• Prioritized LaTeX-first strategies: Applies formatting controls like \looseness and layout penalties, then escalates to minimal, controlled semantic edits only when allowed or when necessary.
• Iteration with visual verification: Ensures each change is recompiled and validated with rendered page images to confirm the defect is actually resolved.
• Collaboration-friendly: Designed to work alongside float and semantic polishing skills for cases where floats and wording interact with pagination.

Quick Start

Use the space-util-fixer skill to optimize the page layout issues reported by your layout detective report and compile until the visual defects A1–A5 are resolved.