How does it handle ambiguous formatting issues?

For complex layout decisions requiring human judgment, the skill adds '% TODO:' comments to the source code to alert the author for manual review.

Can it handle multi-file LaTeX projects?

Yes, it supports the subfiles package, allowing it to format individual chapter files while respecting the main document's structure.

Does it replace the need for a LaTeX compiler?

No, this skill prepares and corrects your .tex files; you will still need a LaTeX distribution like TeX Live or MikTeX to compile the final PDF.

Which LaTeX packages does this skill support?

It is optimized for industry-standard packages including siunitx, booktabs, amsmath, cleveref, subcaption, and graphicx.

Does this skill change the actual text of my thesis?

No, the Formatter focuses exclusively on LaTeX syntax and styling rules without altering the content, wording, or meaning of your writing.

LaTeX Thesis Formatter

Name: LaTeX Thesis Formatter
Author: ccam80

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Content Management

Automates LaTeX formatting for scientific documents by enforcing professional styling rules for tables, equations, and references.

The LaTeX Thesis Formatter is a specialized Claude Code skill designed to polish scientific manuscripts and academic theses. It automatically scans LaTeX source files to ensure compliance with professional publishing standards, including proper float placement, precise equation alignment using amsmath, standardized unit representation via siunitx, and intelligent cross-referencing with cleveref. By handling the tedious aspects of LaTeX syntax and styling, it allows researchers to focus on their core content while ensuring the final document is production-ready, aesthetically consistent, and free of common typesetting errors.

Key Features

01Standardized unit and number formatting via the siunitx package integration

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03Professional table styling using booktabs rules instead of standard hlines

04Automated equation alignment and scalable delimiter correction using amsmath

05Smart cross-referencing implementation using cleveref and hyperref for consistent citations

06Intelligent float placement and subfigure management for optimal document layout

Use Cases

01Standardizing units and mathematical notation across a multi-author scientific paper

02Converting legacy LaTeX tables and equations to modern, professional packages

03Polishing a draft chapter after initial writing to meet strict university thesis guidelines

What are Skills?·How to Install

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npx skillfish add ccam80/thesis-writer formatter

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