Is this skill compatible with Windows?

This skill is optimized for Linux environments using the apt-get package manager. While LaTeX exists for Windows, the specific commands provided here are intended for Linux-based terminals.

What is the primary purpose of the pdflatex skill?

The pdflatex skill is designed to help Claude install the necessary TeX Live packages on a Linux system and compile LaTeX source files into PDF documents.

Who should use the pdflatex skill?

It is primarily built for researchers, scientists, and technical writers who need to generate professional-grade academic papers or documentation from LaTeX source code.

Does this skill handle font errors in LaTeX?

Yes, the skill includes specific installation commands for recommended and extra fonts to ensure that documents using varied typefaces compile correctly without errors.

PDFLaTeX Compiler

Name: PDFLaTeX Compiler
Author: OpenHands

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Learning & Documentation

Compiles LaTeX source files into high-quality PDF documents for academic and technical publishing.

About

The pdflatex skill empowers Claude to manage the full lifecycle of LaTeX document generation on Linux environments. It automates the installation of the TeX Live base system along with essential font packages and extra LaTeX components to prevent common compilation errors. By providing a standardized workflow for converting .tex files into PDFs, it simplifies the creation of research papers, academic journals, and technical documentation, making it an essential tool for researchers and technical writers working in AI-driven development environments.

Key Features

Support for recommended and extra font libraries
Seamless LaTeX-to-PDF compilation command
40 GitHub stars
Automated TeX Live environment installation
Dependency management for complex document structures
Optimized for Linux terminal workflows

Use Cases

Automating the build process for LaTeX-based reports and resumes
Generating academic research papers and journal submissions
Creating professional technical documentation with complex mathematical notation

About

Key Features

Support for recommended and extra font libraries
Seamless LaTeX-to-PDF compilation command
40 GitHub stars
Automated TeX Live environment installation
Dependency management for complex document structures
Optimized for Linux terminal workflows

Use Cases

Automating the build process for LaTeX-based reports and resumes
Generating academic research papers and journal submissions
Creating professional technical documentation with complex mathematical notation