What documentation templates are available?

It provides two primary templates: 'project-report-IMRaD' for scientific and academic work, and 'technical-doc' for software architecture, API, and deployment documentation.

Does this skill generate PDF files directly?

Yes, if you have Pandoc and LaTeX installed on your system, the skill uses a bundled Makefile to convert your markdown writeups into professional, formatted PDFs.

How does the skill handle section numbering?

The skill enforces a policy of no manual numbering in markdown. Pandoc's --number-sections feature is used during the export process to ensure consistent and automatic heading levels.

Which citation styles are supported by this skill?

The skill includes bundled CSL files for IEEE (numeric), APA (author-date), and Chicago styles. Users can also add custom CSL files from the Zotero Style Repository.

Can I validate my markdown formatting before export?

Yes, the skill integrates with npx markdownlint-cli to verify that your technical writeup follows best practices and standard formatting rules before finalization.

Technical Writeup & Paper Generator

Name: Technical Writeup & Paper Generator
Author: qte77

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Gestión de Contenido

Automates the creation of structured academic papers and technical documentation with integrated citation management and PDF export.

The Technical Writeup & Paper Generator skill streamlines the production of formal documents by providing standardized templates for research (IMRaD) and software documentation. It automates directory setup, manages BibTeX bibliographies with support for multiple citation styles like IEEE and APA, and integrates with Pandoc for professional PDF generation. This skill is ideal for developers and researchers who need to produce high-quality whitepapers, API documentation, or academic reports directly within their development workflow while ensuring strict adherence to formatting standards and linting rules.

Características Principales

01Native support for IEEE, APA, and Chicago citation styles via CSL and BibTeX

02Automatic directory organization and section management for complex projects

030 GitHub stars

04Automated template generation for IMRaD research and technical software docs

05Built-in markdownlint-cli validation for standardized formatting

06Integrated PDF export capabilities using Pandoc and LaTeX workflows

Casos de Uso

01Drafting technical whitepapers with standardized citations for professional submission

02Generating scientific research papers and lab reports with formal IMRaD structures

03Creating comprehensive software architecture and API documentation for production repositories

Características Principales

01Native support for IEEE, APA, and Chicago citation styles via CSL and BibTeX

02Automatic directory organization and section management for complex projects

030 GitHub stars

04Automated template generation for IMRaD research and technical software docs

05Built-in markdownlint-cli validation for standardized formatting

06Integrated PDF export capabilities using Pandoc and LaTeX workflows

Casos de Uso

01Drafting technical whitepapers with standardized citations for professional submission

02Generating scientific research papers and lab reports with formal IMRaD structures

03Creating comprehensive software architecture and API documentation for production repositories