paper-compilation
The paper-compilation skill automates the LaTeX compilation pipeline, including error detection, style checking, and citation validation.
Is paper-compilation safe to install?
Review the source first: our audit of paper-compilation's source files found 6 shell commands, 0 external URLs, file reads and writes (high risk). Every command and URL listed appears verbatim in the skill's source. The skill executes arbitrary Python scripts and shell commands on the local system, including package installation commands.
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Who is this skill for?
Researchers and academics who need to compile LaTeX documents, debug compilation errors, and validate references.
What can you do with it?
- Compile LaTeX papers to PDF format
- Validate citations and figure references
- Detect and fix common LaTeX syntax errors
- Perform style checks using chktex
- Automate re-compilation loops after error correction
How good is this skill?
Quality score: 9/10. The documentation provides clear instructions and specific command examples. It lacks explicit API endpoints, which is appropriate for a local-execution skill.
What does the skill file contain?
# Paper Compilation Compile a LaTeX paper to PDF with error detection and correction. ## Input - `$ARGUMENTS` — Path to the main `.tex` file ## Scripts ### Compile paper ```bash python ~/.claude/skills/paper-compilation/scripts/compile_paper.py paper/main.tex python ~/.claude/skills/paper-compilation/scripts/compile_paper.py paper/main.tex --check-style python ~/.claude/skills/paper-compilation/scripts/compile_paper.py paper/main.tex --output paper/output.pdf ``` Reports: compilation status, page count, warnings, citation/reference stats, style issues. ### Validate citations before comp...
Frequently asked questions
Does this skill automatically fix all LaTeX errors?
The skill attempts to fix common errors like mismatched environments, missing figures, and HTML-style tags in LaTeX, but it requires manual oversight for complex issues.
How many times will the skill attempt to recompile after an error?
The auto-fix retry loop runs up to 3 rounds, while the general error correction workflow supports up to 5 rounds.
What dependencies are required to run this skill?
The system requires a LaTeX distribution such as TeX Live or MacTeX.
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