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latex-build
LaTeX builds with latexmk and live preview. TRIGGERS - latexmk, LaTeX build, live preview, compilation.
Install this agent skill to your Project
npx add-skill https://github.com/majiayu000/claude-skill-registry/tree/main/skills/data/latex-build
SKILL.md
LaTeX Build Automation
Quick Reference
When to use this skill:
- Compiling LaTeX documents
- Setting up live preview with auto-rebuild
- Managing multi-file projects
- Troubleshooting build failures
- Cleaning build artifacts
- Automating compilation workflows
Why latexmk?
Industry standard build tool:
- Auto-detects dependencies (bibliography, index, etc.)
- Runs correct number of times (handles cross-references)
- Live preview mode watches for file changes
- Works with Skim for SyncTeX auto-reload
- Bundled with MacTeX (no separate install needed)
Basic Usage
One-Time Build
latexmk -pdf document.tex
# Result: document.pdf created
Live Preview (Watch Mode)
latexmk -pvc -pdf document.tex
# What happens:
# - Compiles document initially
# - Watches for file changes
# - Auto-recompiles when files change
# - Auto-reloads PDF in Skim viewer
Stop watching: Press Ctrl+C
Quick Reference Card
# Build once
latexmk -pdf document.tex
# Live preview (watch mode)
latexmk -pvc -pdf document.tex
# Build with SyncTeX
latexmk -pdf -synctex=1 document.tex
# Clean artifacts
latexmk -c # Keep PDF
latexmk -C # Remove PDF too
# Force rebuild
latexmk -gg -pdf document.tex
# Non-interactive (for CI)
latexmk -pdf -interaction=nonstopmode document.tex
Build Checklist
- Verify latexmk installed:
which latexmk - Test basic build:
latexmk -pdf document.tex - Enable SyncTeX: Add
-synctex=1flag - Test live preview:
latexmk -pvc -pdf document.tex - Configure Skim for auto-reload
- Create Makefile for common tasks (optional)
- Create .latexmkrc for project-specific settings (optional)
- Test clean:
latexmk -cremoves artifacts
Reference Documentation
For detailed information, see:
- Common Commands - Build options and output formats
- Multi-File Projects - Automatic dependency tracking for complex documents
- Configuration - .latexmkrc and Makefile integration
- Troubleshooting - Common build issues and solutions
- Advanced Patterns - Parallel builds and CI/CD integration
Official Docs: Run man latexmk or latexmk -help for complete reference
See Also:
- Use
latex/setupskill for installing LaTeX and configuring environment - Use
latex/tablesskill for creating tables with tabularray
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