latex-writer
Generate professional LaTeX documents from templates. Supports academic papers (IEEE/ACM), Chinese thesis (CTeX), CVs (moderncv), and custom templates. Auto-compile to PDF.
Best use case
latex-writer is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Generate professional LaTeX documents from templates. Supports academic papers (IEEE/ACM), Chinese thesis (CTeX), CVs (moderncv), and custom templates. Auto-compile to PDF.
Teams using latex-writer 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-writer/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How latex-writer Compares
| Feature / Agent | latex-writer | 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?
Generate professional LaTeX documents from templates. Supports academic papers (IEEE/ACM), Chinese thesis (CTeX), CVs (moderncv), and custom templates. Auto-compile to PDF.
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.
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SKILL.md Source
# LaTeX Writer Intelligent LaTeX document generator with template management and PDF compilation. ## Features - 📄 **Academic Templates**: IEEE, ACM, Springer, Elsevier - 📝 **Chinese Support**: CTeX for thesis and reports - 👤 **CV/Resume**: moderncv, altacv templates - 🎨 **Custom Templates**: Import your own .cls files - 🔧 **Auto Compilation**: xelatex/lualatex with error handling - 📊 **Figure/Table Support**: Auto-convert markdown tables to LaTeX ## Trigger Conditions Use this skill when: 1. User asks to "write a paper" with specific format 2. User mentions "LaTeX", "PDF", "typesetting" 3. User needs CV/resume generation 4. User provides content and asks for professional formatting ## Usage Examples ### Academic Paper ``` User: 帮我写一篇 IEEE 格式的机器学习论文,主题是深度学习在医学影像中的应用 Skill Actions: 1. Select IEEEtran template 2. Generate structure: Abstract → Intro → Method → Experiments → Conclusion 3. Ask user for key content points 4. Generate LaTeX with proper math formulas 5. Compile to PDF ``` ### Chinese Thesis ``` User: 我要写硕士毕业论文,学校要求用 LaTeX Skill Actions: 1. Select CTeX template (ctexrep) 2. Configure Chinese fonts (SimSun, SimHei) 3. Setup school-specific requirements 4. Generate chapter structure ``` ### CV Generation ``` User: 帮我生成一份软件工程师的英文简历 Skill Actions: 1. Select moderncv template (banking style) 2. Collect user information 3. Format with proper sections 4. Generate PDF ``` ## Implementation See `scripts/` directory for implementation: - `latex_writer.py` - Main entry point - `template_manager.py` - Template library management - `content_parser.py` - Parse user input to structured content - `latex_generator.py` - Generate LaTeX code - `pdf_builder.py` - Compile LaTeX to PDF ## Requirements - Python 3.10+ - TeX Live or MiKTeX (with xelatex) - CJK fonts for Chinese support
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