Can I use this skill to convert R Markdown files?

Yes, the skill includes specific guidance for migrating .Rmd files, as well as projects built with bookdown, blogdown, xaringan, and distill.

Which Quarto version is this skill based on?

This skill is optimized for Quarto CLI v1.8.26, ensuring compatibility with the latest features like lightbox support and modern YAML options.

How do cross-references work in this skill?

It provides the correct prefixes (fig-, tbl-, sec-, eq-) and referencing syntax (@) to ensure academic-standard citations and cross-references for figures, tables, and sections.

What is the Quarto Authoring skill for Claude Code?

It is a specialized capability that provides Claude with best practices, syntax patterns, and migration strategies for creating professional Quarto documents and projects.

Does it support Mermaid and Graphviz diagrams?

Absolutely, the skill provides specific syntax and configuration patterns for adding Mermaid and Graphviz diagrams within Quarto code cells.

Quarto Authoring & Migration

Name: Quarto Authoring & Migration
Author: posit-dev

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Content Management

Streamlines the creation of Quarto documents and the migration of legacy R Markdown projects with best practices and standardized syntax.

The Quarto Authoring skill provides comprehensive guidance for technical writing and scientific publishing within the Quarto ecosystem. It assists developers and researchers in crafting high-quality .qmd documents, configuring complex YAML front matter, and implementing advanced features like cross-references, callouts, and diagrams. Additionally, it serves as a robust migration assistant, offering step-by-step patterns for transitioning from R Markdown, bookdown, xaringan, and other legacy frameworks to modern Quarto projects using the latest CLI standards.

Key Features

01Standardized Quarto document (.qmd) creation and YAML configuration

02Migration patterns for R Markdown, bookdown, xaringan, and distill

03Implementation of advanced markdown features like callouts, divs, and spans

04Automated cross-referencing for figures, tables, equations, and sections

05Code cell optimization using hashpipe (#|) syntax for R, Python, and Mermaid

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Use Cases

01Setting up a complex Quarto website or blog with automated navigation and themes

02Creating data-driven presentations using the RevealJS format with embedded code execution

03Converting a legacy R Markdown research paper into a modern Quarto document

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add posit-dev/skills authoring

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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