Does it automatically rewrite my LaTeX content?

No, the skill follows a strict guardrail to only perform compilation and QA checks; it does not perform content rewriting or editing.

Do I need a local LaTeX distribution installed?

Yes, this skill requires a TeX distribution (like TeX Live or MiKTeX) that includes latexmk to be available in your system path.

What happens if the LaTeX compilation fails?

The skill generates a detailed LATEX_BUILD_REPORT.md file in the output directory, identifying the specific error and providing actionable steps for recovery.

Does this skill support BibTeX for citations?

Yes, it uses latexmk with BibTeX to resolve citations, handle multiple compilation passes, and manage bibliography entries automatically.

Can I use this for arXiv paper submissions?

Absolutely. It includes specific quality checklists for arXiv deliverables, ensuring no undefined citations exist and meeting page count requirements.

LaTeX Compile & QA

Name: LaTeX Compile & QA
Author: WILLOSCAR

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Content Management

Compiles LaTeX projects and performs automated quality assurance to ensure error-free PDF generation and citation integrity.

About

This skill automates the rigorous process of building LaTeX documents, specifically designed for research pipelines and academic writing. It utilizes toolchains like latexmk to generate high-quality PDFs while simultaneously running diagnostics on bibliography entries, cross-references, and missing packages. By producing a structured build report even when compilation fails, it provides actionable feedback for fixing broken citations or TeX errors, ensuring that papers and technical reports meet professional formatting standards before submission.

Key Features

Dependency checking for missing LaTeX packages and bib entries
Automated PDF compilation using xelatex and bibtex toolchains
Detailed build report generation for actionable diagnostics
Validation gates for academic deliverables and page count requirements
Integrated QA for missing references and bibliography errors
89 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Validating bibliography integrity and fixing broken citation keys
Compiling academic research papers from TeX source files automatically
Generating professional build reports for research pipeline documentation

About

Key Features

Dependency checking for missing LaTeX packages and bib entries
Automated PDF compilation using xelatex and bibtex toolchains
Detailed build report generation for actionable diagnostics
Validation gates for academic deliverables and page count requirements
Integrated QA for missing references and bibliography errors
89 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Validating bibliography integrity and fixing broken citation keys
Compiling academic research papers from TeX source files automatically
Generating professional build reports for research pipeline documentation