How does this skill handle cross-references and bibliographies?

It uses latexmk to automatically detect dependencies and run the necessary number of compilation passes for bibliographies, indexes, and cross-references.

Can I see my changes in real-time?

Yes, the live preview mode watches for file changes and triggers an automatic rebuild, updating your PDF viewer instantly using SyncTeX.

Does it support multi-file LaTeX projects?

Yes, the skill is designed to handle complex projects by tracking dependencies across multiple files and sub-directories automatically.

How do I clean up auxiliary files after a build?

The skill provides specific commands to remove intermediate artifacts like .aux, .log, and .toc files, with options to either keep or delete the final PDF.

Is this skill compatible with CI/CD environments?

Yes, it includes a non-interactive mode that ignores user prompts, making it suitable for automated build scripts and GitHub Actions.

LaTeX Build Automation

Name: LaTeX Build Automation
Author: terrylica

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学习与文档

Automates LaTeX document compilation using latexmk with live preview, dependency tracking, and automated troubleshooting.

This skill streamlines the LaTeX document lifecycle by leveraging the industry-standard latexmk tool to manage complex build chains. It handles bibliography generation, cross-referencing, and multi-file dependencies automatically, while offering a live preview mode for real-time document editing. Ideal for researchers, academics, and technical writers, it simplifies environment setup, ensures consistent output through SyncTeX, and provides robust troubleshooting for compilation errors in any LaTeX project.

主要功能

01Automated multi-pass compilation for bibliographies and cross-references

022 GitHub stars

03Live preview (watch mode) with automatic rebuild on file changes

04Non-interactive mode optimized for CI/CD and automation pipelines

05Integrated SyncTeX support for PDF-to-source navigation

06Advanced artifact management and workspace cleanup (aux, log, toc files)

使用场景

01Automating high-quality PDF generation for technical documentation in CI/CD

02Setting up a real-time writing environment for academic papers and theses

03Troubleshooting complex LaTeX compilation errors and missing package dependencies

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