# Typst

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- Skill: `mj-deving/typst` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 11 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add mj-deving/typst`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/mj-deving/typst/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Marketing & Growth
- Author: mj-deving (https://skillmd.com/u/mj-deving)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/mj-deving/typst

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# Typst — Professional PDF Creation

Create publication-quality PDFs using Typst, a modern markup-based typesetting system.

**CLI:** `typst compile input.typ output.pdf` (sub-second compilation, single binary, no dependencies)

## Workflow Routing

| Request Pattern | Route To |
|---|---|
| CV, resume, curriculum vitae | `Workflows/CV.md` |
| Cover letter, application letter, motivation letter | `Workflows/Letter.md` |
| Report, research report, findings, analysis report | `Workflows/Report.md` |
| Proposal, SOW, consulting document, business proposal | `Workflows/Proposal.md` |
| Invoice, receipt, billing document | `Workflows/Invoice.md` |
| Technical doc, architecture spec, API doc, runbook | `Workflows/TechnicalDoc.md` |
| Academic paper, thesis, scientific paper, research paper | `Workflows/AcademicPaper.md` |
| Flyer, poster, brochure, handout, leaflet, marketing print | `Workflows/Flyer.md` |
| Any other PDF, generic document | `Workflows/Generic.md` |

## How It Works

1. Claude generates a `.typ` file (Typst markup)
2. `typst compile doc.typ doc.pdf` produces the PDF
3. Open in browser or PDF viewer to verify

## Typst Quick Reference

```typst
// Headings
= Title
== Section
=== Subsection

// Emphasis
*bold* _italic_ `code`

// Lists
- Bullet item
+ Numbered item

// Links
#link("https://example.com")[Display text]

// Images
#image("photo.jpg", width: 50%)

// Tables
#table(
  columns: (1fr, 2fr),
  [*Header 1*], [*Header 2*],
  [Cell 1], [Cell 2],
)

// Page setup
#set page(paper: "a4", margin: 2cm)
#set text(font: "Libertinus Serif", size: 11pt)

// Functions
#let accent = rgb("#2563eb")
```

## PAI House Style

Default styling for PAI-generated documents:

```typst
// PAI defaults — clean, professional, European
#set page(paper: "a4", margin: (top: 2.5cm, bottom: 2cm, left: 2.5cm, right: 2.5cm))
#set text(font: "Libertinus Serif", size: 11pt, lang: "en")
#set heading(numbering: "1.1")
#set par(justify: true, leading: 0.65em)

#let pai-accent = rgb("#1e3a5f")  // Deep navy
#let pai-light = rgb("#f0f4f8")   // Soft background
```

Workflows override these defaults per document type (e.g., CV uses sans-serif, letters use larger margins).

### Available Fonts (verified installed)

| Purpose | Font | Fallback |
|---------|------|----------|
| Body serif | Libertinus Serif | Liberation Serif |
| Body sans | Ubuntu Sans | Liberation Sans |
| Headings sans | Ubuntu Sans | Liberation Sans |
| Monospace | Ubuntu Mono | DejaVu Sans Mono |
| Display | Latin Modern Roman | Libertinus Serif |

**Always use fonts from this list.** Run `typst fonts` to verify if others are needed.

## Community Templates

Typst Universe has 1200+ packages. Use `typst init @preview/package-name` to scaffold from a community template.

**Curated picks:**
- CV: `@preview/modern-cv`, `@preview/basic-resume`, `@preview/brilliant-cv`
- Letters: `@preview/letter-pro`, `@preview/appreciated-letter`
- Reports: `@preview/charged-ieee`, `@preview/clean-report`
- Academic: `@preview/ilm`, `@preview/scholarly`

To use: `typst init @preview/modern-cv my-cv` then edit the generated files.

## Integration with Other PAI Skills

| Source Skill | How to Pipe | Output |
|-------------|-------------|--------|
| Research | "generate PDF report from research" | Formatted findings report |
| ScientificDeck | "export deck as PDF" | Slide handout PDF |
| VisualExplainer | "export as PDF" | Diagram/table PDF |
| ContentAnalysis | "format analysis as PDF" | Structured analysis report |
| Telos | "export goals/projects as PDF" | Life dashboard PDF |

## File Organization

Generated documents go in the current working directory:
- `{name}.typ` — Typst source (editable)
- `{name}.pdf` — Compiled output