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tex-resume-validator

Compile LaTeX resumes with xelatex, check logs, and validate PDF layout.

2|Updated Mar 7, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#resume#error checking#latex#pdf validation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ther7777/self-skills --skill tex-resume-validator
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tex-resume-validator
Source: https://github.com/ther7777/self-skills/tree/main/skills/tex-resume-validator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ther7777/self-skills --skill tex-resume-validator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of compiling and validating LaTeX resumes, reducing manual errors and ensuring consistent formatting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Compilation: Runs xelatex on resume .tex files to produce PDFs without manual commands.
  • Error Detection & Recovery: Checks logs for common compilation errors and attempts auto-fixes up to three times.
  • Layout Validation: Assesses the generated PDF for common layout issues such as overfull boxes or font problems.
  • Use Case: Recruiters or candidates can quickly verify and refine their LaTeX resumes to ensure professional quality before submission.

Quick Start

Modify your resume.tex file, then invoke the skill to compile and validate your resume ensuring it is error-free and well-formatted.

Frequently Asked Questions about tex-resume-validator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate LaTeX resume compilation and check for formatting errors?▼

Automating LaTeX resume compilation is done by invoking the skill to run xelatex, check logs for errors, validate the PDF layout, and clean the workspace. This automated compilation reduces manual errors and ensures consistent formatting for your resume.

What is the best way to fix overfull boxes or font problems in a LaTeX resume PDF?▼

The best way to fix overfull boxes or font problems in a LaTeX resume PDF is through automated layout validation. The skill assesses the generated PDF for these common layout issues and attempts auto-fixes on compilation errors up to three times.

Can I automatically recover from compilation errors when editing a LaTeX resume?▼

Yes, you can automatically recover from compilation errors when editing a LaTeX resume. The skill checks compilation logs for common errors and attempts automated fixes up to three times to ensure a high-quality PDF output.

Does the resume validation skill require any external dependencies to run xelatex?▼

No external dependencies are required for the resume validation skill to run xelatex. It operates independently using scripts to compile, validate, and clean the workspace, ensuring your resume is error-free and well-formatted.

Why does my LaTeX resume compilation fail and how can I troubleshoot it?▼

LaTeX resume compilation can fail due to common syntax or formatting errors. The skill troubleshoots this by checking logs after running xelatex and attempting auto-fixes up to three times before validating the final PDF layout for issues like overfull boxes.

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