# Latex Writer

> Handle academic LaTeX writing and template engineering: conference/journal templates, BibTeX/BibLaTeX, figures/tables, cross-references, latexmk compilation, overfull boxes, page limits, anonymous submission, Markdown/Word-to-LaTeX conversion, and compile-safe cleanup. Use when the user asks for LaTeX Writer or academic LaTeX help.

- Skill: `jasperpwang/latex-writer` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add jasperpwang/latex-writer`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/jasperpwang/latex-writer/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Author: jasperpwang (https://skillmd.com/u/jasperpwang)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/jasperpwang/latex-writer

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# LaTeX Writer

Use this for manuscript engineering, not for deciding the scientific contribution.

Workflow:
1. Inspect the project tree, template, build command, bibliography, figures, and current compile log.
2. Make small compile-safe edits. Preserve labels, citations, macros, and package conventions.
3. Run `latexmk` or the repo's documented build command when available.
4. Fix errors before warnings; then handle overfull boxes, float placement, references, page limits, and anonymization.
5. For PaperSpine manuscripts, coordinate with `paper-spine-latex`.

Do not rewrite large LaTeX files without checking diffs and compiling.