A professional LaTeX writing assistant that automates the lifecycle of academic paper creation from template analysis to PDF compilation.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install academic-writer
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install academic-writer using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Academic Writer & LaTeX Composer?
The Academic Writer skill is a specialized toolset designed for researchers, academics, and students who need to produce high-quality, formatted manuscripts. As part of the Openclaw Skills library, it bridges the gap between raw research notes and professional LaTeX output. It handles the complexities of TeX environments, ensuring that document classes, style files, and bibliography entries are managed with technical precision.
Operating primarily in WSL2 or Linux environments, this skill allows AI agents to interact directly with powerful typesetting engines like TeX Live. By combining template scanning with reference document parsing, it ensures that your academic writing remains grounded in your provided data while adhering to the strict formatting rules of major publishers like IEEE or ACM.
Academic Writer & LaTeX Composer Use Cases
- Drafting complex thesis chapters or conference paper sections while maintaining strict template compliance.
- Converting unstructured notes from Word or Markdown files into properly formatted LaTeX source code.
- Automating the bibliography management process by appending BibTeX entries and inserting correct in-text citations.
- Debugging and resolving LaTeX compilation errors through automated log analysis and iterative fixes.
How Academic Writer & LaTeX Composer Works
- The skill begins by scanning the local directory to detect existing LaTeX structures and publisher templates using the scan_template tool.
- It loads context from reference materials, such as Word documents or text files, to establish the factual foundation for the writing.
- For missing citations, the agent can trigger secondary Openclaw Skills to fetch BibTeX data and update the project's bibliography database.
- LaTeX content is generated and written to specific .tex files, preserving the structural integrity of the preamble and main document.
- The tool invokes latexmk to compile the project into a final PDF, automatically handling multiple passes to resolve cross-references and citations.
Academic Writer & LaTeX Composer Setup
To use this skill effectively in a WSL2/Ubuntu environment, follow these installation steps:
# Install system-level LaTeX distribution
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install texlive-full latexmk -y
# Set up the Python environment for document parsing
cd ~/.openclaw/skills/academic-writer
python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate
pip install python-docx
Academic Writer & LaTeX Composer Data Schema & Taxonomy
The Academic Writer skill organizes project data following standard LaTeX conventions to ensure compatibility with external editors:
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| .tex Files | Modular source files for the document body and preamble. |
| .bib Files | BibTeX database containing all reference metadata. |
| .cls / .sty | Style and class files defining the visual layout. |
| The final compiled output document. | |
| Reference Docs | Input files (.docx, .txt, .md) used as source material. |
Academic Writer & LaTeX Composer Advanced Features
- Intelligent template enforcement that respects local .cls files and publisher-specific formatting requirements.
- Cross-skill delegation capabilities to integrate with research hubs for real-time citation retrieval.
- Automated compilation lifecycle management including log file analysis for syntax error correction.
- Support for appending content to existing files without overwriting critical document preambles.
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