latex-posters
Creates academic-poster writing packages for LaTeX using beamerposter, tikzposter, or baposter. Use when a user needs poster-ready section copy, figure plans, captions, and package-specific layout decisions for conference or thesis posters.
Best use case
latex-posters is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Creates academic-poster writing packages for LaTeX using beamerposter, tikzposter, or baposter. Use when a user needs poster-ready section copy, figure plans, captions, and package-specific layout decisions for conference or thesis posters.
Teams using latex-posters should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/latex-posters/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How latex-posters Compares
| Feature / Agent | latex-posters | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Creates academic-poster writing packages for LaTeX using beamerposter, tikzposter, or baposter. Use when a user needs poster-ready section copy, figure plans, captions, and package-specific layout decisions for conference or thesis posters.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
> **Source**: [https://github.com/aipoch/medical-research-skills](https://github.com/aipoch/medical-research-skills) # LaTeX Academic Posters This is an **Academic Writing** skill for turning research content into a poster-ready LaTeX brief. The core deliverable is not just layout advice, but a writing package that can be assembled directly in `beamerposter`, `tikzposter`, or `baposter`. ## When to Use - The user needs a conference, thesis-defense, or departmental research poster. - The user wants help choosing between `beamerposter`, `tikzposter`, and `baposter`. - The user needs poster-ready section copy, figure plan, captions, and block ordering. - The user wants to compress a paper, abstract, or slide deck into a readable poster narrative. ## When Not to Use - The user wants a PowerPoint-native workflow with no LaTeX output at all. - The user wants to cram full manuscript detail onto one poster. - The user asks for fake results, invented metrics, or nonexistent figures. ## Core Deliverables This skill should produce one or more of these outputs: - **Poster Brief** poster size, audience, package choice, and section map - **Poster Copy Plan** title, introduction, methods, results, conclusion, and acknowledgments text limits - **Figure Plan** one-message-per-figure architecture, captions, and panel priorities - **LaTeX Assembly Guidance** package-specific layout choices using bundled assets in `assets/` ## Package Decision Matrix - Use `tikzposter` when the user wants modern flexible block design and portrait conference style. - Use `beamerposter` when the user wants a classic academic appearance or already knows Beamer. - Use `baposter` when the user needs a box-based multi-column layout and explicit panel control. If the user does not specify a package: - default to `tikzposter` for most modern research posters - switch to `beamerposter` for formal thesis-defense aesthetics - switch to `baposter` when the content is block-heavy and highly modular ## Writing Output Contract Always provide: 1. recommended package 2. poster size / orientation 3. section list in display order 4. section-level word budget 5. figure plan with one message per figure 6. caption guidance 7. final quality-control checklist If the user asks for direct copy, provide concise poster-ready wording for: - title - one-sentence problem statement - methods block - `2-4` results bullets - conclusion block - optional QR / data / contact block ## Hard Constraints - A0 poster: usually `300-800` words total - no more than `5-6` major content blocks on one poster - one figure = one message - avoid dense paragraphs - body text must remain poster-readable If the request violates these constraints, refuse the density request and propose a reduced architecture. ## Workflow ### 1. Collect poster context Confirm: - poster size and orientation - audience - source material type - required figures or logos - whether the user needs only a brief, or also section copy ### 2. Choose the package Use `## Package Decision Matrix`. ### 3. Compress the narrative Convert the source into: - one central message - one methods summary - `2-3` strongest results - one clear conclusion Do not preserve every subsection from the manuscript. ### 4. Plan the figures For each figure: - define one message only - keep labels minimal - assign where it belongs in the poster flow - define whether it needs a caption or only a headline ### 5. Assemble the writing package Return: - poster brief - section order - section copy limits - figure plan - LaTeX asset recommendation from `assets/` ## Refusal and Recovery Contract If the user asks for an unreadable or off-scope poster, respond with: ```text Cannot produce a readable poster plan as requested. Reason: <too much content / unsupported non-LaTeX workflow / missing source information> Suggested recovery: - <step 1> - <step 2> ``` Use this when: - the user wants tiny-font dense content - the user wants a non-LaTeX-native deliverable - the source is too incomplete to plan poster copy ## Asset Usage Bundled assets: - `assets/beamerposter_template.tex` - `assets/tikzposter_template.tex` - `assets/baposter_template.tex` - `assets/poster_quality_checklist.md` Use these assets as the implementation anchor. Do **not** reference nonexistent local scripts. ## Academic Writing Rules - keep the tone neutral and conference-appropriate - prefer short declarative statements over abstract-like paragraphs - results language must stay grounded in source evidence - captions should interpret the figure's role, not repeat every numeric detail ## Final Quality Checklist Before returning: - package choice is explicit - section order is clear - word budget is realistic - figure plan is readable - no fake script requirement appears - no impossible density request is accepted
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