A high-performance LaTeX compilation engine for AI agents to generate professional PDFs from source strings.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install latex-compiler
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 latex-compiler using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is LaTeX Compiler?
The LaTeX Compiler is a robust skill designed for AI coding agents to transform raw LaTeX code into polished PDF documents. It leverages a dedicated compilation server to handle complex typesetting tasks, including multi-pass processing for cross-references and bibliography management via biber. This skill is a vital addition to the Openclaw Skills ecosystem for researchers, students, and technical writers who need reliable document generation.
It operates entirely within a containerized environment, ensuring that LaTeX source strings are processed securely via HTTP without requiring host filesystem access. By supporting multiple engines like pdflatex, xelatex, and lualatex, it offers broad compatibility for various languages and formatting requirements, including specialized templates for IEEE papers and academic presentations.
LaTeX Compiler Use Cases
- Automated generation of academic papers using the IEEE template.
- Real-time preview of LaTeX documents during the writing process within an AI interface.
- Compiling complex documents with bibliographies and table of contents through multi-pass processing.
- Generating localized documents with Chinese character support using xelatex or lualatex.
- Streamlining the creation of Beamer presentations via AI-driven content generation.
How LaTeX Compiler Works
- Select a starter template or provide custom LaTeX source code to the AI agent.
- The agent sends the content via an HTTP POST request to the local compilation server on port 8080.
- The server processes the source using the specified engine such as pdflatex, xelatex, or lualatex.
- If bibliography content is provided, the biber tool automatically handles citation processing during intermediate passes.
- The system performs multiple compilation runs to resolve all internal cross-references and metadata correctly.
- The final PDF is generated inside the container and can be retrieved as a base64 string for immediate preview.
LaTeX Compiler Setup
To use this within the Openclaw Skills framework, you must have the Prismer LaTeX server running on your local machine or a reachable container.
# Ensure the Prismer container is running to provide the compilation server
docker-compose up -d
Verify that the service is listening on localhost:8080. No additional host filesystem configuration is required as all communication occurs over HTTP, making it a secure choice for Openclaw Skills users.
LaTeX Compiler Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages data primarily through content strings and container-internal storage. It does not mount host volumes.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Source Content | Raw LaTeX string passed via tool parameters. |
| Output Path | Internal container path: /home/user/output/reports/. |
| Preview Format | Base64 encoded PDF string for immediate frontend display. |
| Metadata | Includes logs, warnings, and compilation IDs for debugging. |
LaTeX Compiler Advanced Features
- Multi-pass compilation support (defaulting to 2 runs) to ensure Table of Contents and internal links are accurate.
- Automated bibliography handling triggered whenever BibTeX or BibLaTeX content is detected.
- Diverse engine support for modern typesetting needs, including lualatex for advanced font management.
- Template library access for quick-starting academic and professional documents like the IEEE format.
- Secure, host-isolated execution where no host volumes or sensitive environment variables are accessed by the compiler.
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