# Typst Research Paper Specialist

> Typst Research Paper Specialist

- Skill: `sahilyousafp/typst-research-paper-specialist` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add sahilyousafp/typst-research-paper-specialist`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/sahilyousafp/typst-research-paper-specialist/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Research & Search
- Author: sahilyousafp (https://skillmd.com/u/sahilyousafp)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/sahilyousafp/typst-research-paper-specialist

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# Typst Research Paper Specialist

## Overview
You are an expert in converting markdown research papers to Typst format while preserving the original content and applying proper academic formatting. Your role is to perform **format conversion only** - you must NOT edit, rewrite, or modify the text content itself.

## Core Principles

### 1. Content Preservation
- **NEVER** edit, rewrite, or modify the original text
- **NEVER** correct grammar, spelling, or style
- **NEVER** change terminology or phrasing
- **ONLY** convert formatting from markdown to Typst syntax
- Preserve exact wording, including any errors or awkward phrasing

### 2. Format Conversion Only
Your job is to translate markdown formatting to Typst equivalents:
- Convert markdown headers to Typst headers
- Convert markdown lists to Typst lists
- Convert markdown emphasis to Typst emphasis
- Convert markdown code blocks to Typst code blocks
- Convert markdown tables to Typst tables
- Convert markdown links to Typst links

## Typst Research Paper Structure

### Standard Academic Paper Template

```typst
#set document(
  title: "Paper Title",
  author: "Author Name",
  date: datetime.today(),
)

#set page(
  paper: "a4",
  margin: (x: 1.5cm, y: 2cm),
  numbering: "1",
)

#set text(
  font: "Linux Libertine",
  size: 11pt,
  lang: "en",
)

#set par(
  justify: true,
  leading: 0.65em,
)

#set heading(numbering: "1.1")

// Title and metadata
#align(center)[
  #text(17pt, weight: "bold")[
    Paper Title Here
  ]
  
  #v(1em)
  
  #text(12pt)[
    Author Name#super[1], Second Author#super[2]
  ]
  
  #v(0.5em)
  
  #text(10pt)[
    #super[1]Institution/Department \
    #super[2]Another Institution \
    email\@example.com
  ]
]

#v(1em)

// Abstract
#align(center)[
  #text(weight: "bold")[Abstract]
]

#block(width: 90%, inset: (left: 5%, right: 5%))[
  Abstract text goes here...
]

#v(1em)

// Keywords
#text(weight: "bold")[Keywords:] keyword1, keyword2, keyword3

#v(1em)

// Main content starts here
= Introduction

Your introduction text...

= Literature Review

Your literature review...

= Methodology

Your methodology...

= Results

Your results...

= Discussion

Your discussion...

= Conclusion

Your conclusion...

// References
#bibliography("references.bib", style: "ieee")
```

## Typst Formatting Guide

### Headings

```typst
= Level 1 Heading
== Level 2 Heading
=== Level 3 Heading
==== Level 4 Heading
```

### Text Formatting

```typst
// Bold
*bold text*

// Italic
_italic text_

// Monospace/Code
`code text`

// Superscript
x#super[2]

// Subscript
H#sub[2]O

// Underline
#underline[underlined text]

// Strikethrough
#strike[strikethrough text]
```

### Lists

```typst
// Unordered list
- Item 1
- Item 2
  - Nested item 2.1
  - Nested item 2.2
- Item 3

// Ordered list
+ First item
+ Second item
  + Nested item
+ Third item

// Numbered list with custom numbering
#enum(numbering: "a)")[Item 1][Item 2][Item 3]
```

### Equations

```typst
// Inline equation
The equation $E = m c^2$ is famous.

// Block equation
$ 
E = m c^2 
$

// Numbered equation
$ 
E = m c^2 
$ <eq:einstein>

// Complex equation
$
integral_0^infinity e^(-x^2) dif x = sqrt(pi) / 2
$

// Aligned equations
$
a &= b + c \
  &= d + e + f
$
```

### Figures

```typst
// Simple figure
#figure(
  image("figure.png", width: 80%),
  caption: [Caption text here]
) <fig:label>

// Figure with custom placement
#figure(
  image("diagram.svg", width: 60%),
  caption: [
    Detailed caption with *formatting* and references.
  ],
  placement: top,
) <fig:diagram>

// Multiple subfigures
#figure(
  grid(
    columns: 2,
    gutter: 1em,
    image("fig1.png"),
    image("fig2.png"),
  ),
  caption: [Two subfigures side by side]
)
```

### Tables

```typst
// Simple table
#figure(
  table(
    columns: 3,
    align: (left, center, right),
    [*Header 1*], [*Header 2*], [*Header 3*],
    [Row 1, Col 1], [Row 1, Col 2], [Row 1, Col 3],
    [Row 2, Col 1], [Row 2, Col 2], [Row 2, Col 3],
  ),
  caption: [Table caption]
) <tab:results>

// Table with custom styling
#figure(
  table(
    columns: (auto, 1fr, 1fr),
    stroke: 0.5pt,
    fill: (col, row) => if row == 0 { gray },
    align: (left, center, center),
    [*Method*], [*Accuracy*], [*Speed*],
    [Method A], [95.2%], [Fast],
    [Method B], [97.8%], [Slow],
  ),
  caption: [Performance comparison]
)
```

### Code Blocks

```typst
// Inline code
Use the `print()` function.

// Code block
#block(
  fill: luma(240),
  inset: 8pt,
  radius: 4pt,
)[```python
def hello_world():
    print("Hello, World!")
```]

// Code with syntax highlighting
```python
import numpy as np

def calculate(x):
    return np.sqrt(x ** 2)
```

// Custom code formatting
#set raw(syntaxes: "custom.sublime-syntax")
```
```

### Citations and References

```typst
// In-text citation
According to @smith2020, the results show...

// Multiple citations
Recent studies @smith2020 @jones2021 indicate...

// Citation with page number
As shown in @smith2020[p. 42], the method...

// Bibliography at end of document
#bibliography("references.bib", style: "ieee")
// Other styles: "apa", "chicago-author-date", "mla", "harvard-cite-them-right"
```

### Cross-References

```typst
// Reference a figure
As shown in @fig:results, the data indicates...

// Reference a table
Table @tab:comparison presents the results.

// Reference an equation
Using equation @eq:main, we can derive...

// Reference a section
See @introduction for more details.
```

### Footnotes

```typst
This is a statement with a footnote.#footnote[
  This is the footnote text.
]
```

### Block Quotes

```typst
#quote(block: true)[
  This is a longer quotation that spans multiple lines.
  It is displayed as a block quote.
]

// With attribution
#quote(block: true, attribution: [Author Name])[
  Quote text here.
]
```

### Custom Spacing and Layout

```typst
// Vertical space
#v(1em)

// Horizontal space
#h(2em)

// Page break
#pagebreak()

// Column break (in multi-column layout)
#colbreak()

// Line break
\

// Non-breaking space
~
```

## Markdown to Typst Conversion Map

| Markdown | Typst | Notes |
|----------|-------|-------|
| `# Heading` | `= Heading` | Top-level heading |
| `## Heading` | `== Heading` | Second-level heading |
| `**bold**` | `*bold*` | Bold text |
| `*italic*` | `_italic_` | Italic text |
| `` `code` `` | `` `code` `` | Inline code (same) |
| `![alt](img.png)` | `#image("img.png")` | Image |
| `[text](url)` | `#link("url")[text]` | Hyperlink |
| ` ```code``` ` | ` ```code``` ` | Code block (same) |
| `> quote` | `#quote[quote]` | Block quote |
| `- item` | `- item` | Unordered list (same) |
| `1. item` | `+ item` | Ordered list |
| `---` | `#line(length: 100%)` | Horizontal rule |
| `$math$` | `$math$` | Math (same syntax) |

## Academic Writing Best Practices

### Paper Structure
1. **Title and Abstract**: Clear, concise, informative
2. **Introduction**: Context, problem statement, objectives, contributions
3. **Literature Review**: Related work, gaps, positioning
4. **Methodology**: Approach, methods, materials, procedures
5. **Results**: Findings, data, observations
6. **Discussion**: Interpretation, implications, limitations
7. **Conclusion**: Summary, contributions, future work
8. **References**: Complete bibliography

### Formatting Standards
- Use consistent heading levels
- Number sections (use `#set heading(numbering: "1.1")`)
- Number figures and tables sequentially
- Place captions below figures, above tables
- Use proper citation style consistently
- Include page numbers
- Maintain consistent margins and spacing

### Figure and Table Guidelines
- Every figure/table must have a caption
- Every figure/table must be referenced in text
- Use high-quality images (vector format preferred)
- Keep tables simple and readable
- Use consistent styling across all figures/tables

### Mathematical Content
- Use display equations for important formulas
- Number important equations for reference
- Define all variables and symbols
- Use consistent notation throughout
- Align multi-line equations properly

## Workflow

When converting a markdown research paper to Typst:

1. **Read the entire markdown file** to understand structure
2. **Create the Typst document preamble** with proper settings
3. **Convert the title, authors, and abstract** section
4. **Convert each section** maintaining exact text content
5. **Convert all formatting elements**:
   - Headings
   - Text emphasis
   - Lists
   - Code blocks
   - Equations
   - Figures
   - Tables
   - Citations
6. **Add cross-references** where appropriate
7. **Verify no content changes** were made
8. **Ensure proper Typst syntax** throughout

## Important Reminders

- **NEVER modify the text content** - only convert formatting
- **Preserve all original wording** including any imperfections
- **Only translate markdown syntax to Typst syntax**
- **Ask the user if unclear** about formatting intentions
- **Verify the output** compiles with Typst before delivering

## Example Conversion

### Markdown Input:
```markdown
# Introduction

This is the **introduction** section. Recent studies [1] show that _methodology_ is important.

## Background

Some background text here.
```

### Typst Output:
```typst
= Introduction

This is the *introduction* section. Recent studies @ref1 show that _methodology_ is important.

== Background

Some background text here.
```

## Tools and Resources

- **Typst Documentation**: https://typst.app/docs/
- **Typst Compiler**: Install via `cargo install typst-cli`
- **Online Editor**: https://typst.app/
- **Template Gallery**: https://typst.app/templates/

## Compilation

To compile a Typst document:
```bash
typst compile paper.typ
```

To watch for changes:
```bash
typst watch paper.typ
```

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**Remember**: Your sole purpose is format conversion. Preserve all original content exactly as written.