LaTeX Writer for Openclaw

An intelligent LaTeX document generator that automates template management and PDF compilation for academic papers, resumes, and reports.

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v1.0.0
Mar 8, 2026
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Install & Download

1. ClawHub CLI

The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.

npx clawhub@latest install latex-writer

2. Manual Installation

Copy the skill folder to one of these locations

Global
~/.openclaw/skills/
Workspace
<project>/skills/

Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled

3. Prompt Installation

Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.

Help me install latex-writer 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 Writer?

The LaTeX Writer is a specialized tool designed to bridge the gap between raw content and professional typesetting. As a key component of Openclaw Skills, it enables users to generate complex documents like IEEE research papers, Chinese academic theses, and modern resumes without manually writing TeX code. The skill abstracts the complexity of LaTeX environments, handling everything from package dependencies to font configurations.

By utilizing this skill within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, developers and researchers can focus on high-level content while the system manages the underlying xelatex or lualatex compilation processes. It provides a robust framework for transforming Markdown-style inputs and structured data into publication-ready PDF documents with precise control over layout and mathematical notation.

LaTeX Writer Use Cases

  • Drafting research papers for IEEE, ACM, Springer, or Elsevier with automatic math formula rendering.
  • Creating localized Chinese academic reports and theses using the CTeX document class with proper system font mapping.
  • Generating professional resumes and CVs using popular templates like moderncv and altacv.
  • Automating the conversion of technical Markdown tables and figure references into high-quality LaTeX environments.

How LaTeX Writer Works

  1. The user specifies the document type or provides a prompt containing content for a paper, report, or CV.
  2. The skill identifies the required template from its internal library, such as IEEEtran for papers or moderncv for resumes.
  3. Content is parsed and mapped into the appropriate LaTeX sections including abstracts, bibliographies, and chapters.
  4. The system generates the complete .tex source code, incorporating necessary packages for math, figures, and tables.
  5. The skill executes a compilation engine (like xelatex) to produce a final PDF and handles any intermediate log errors.

LaTeX Writer Setup

To integrate this functionality into your Openclaw Skills workflow, you must have a valid TeX distribution and Python environment installed.

# Install TeX Live (Ubuntu/Debian)
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install texlive-full

# Ensure Python 3.10 or higher is installed
python3 --version

# For Chinese support, ensure CJK fonts are available
sudo apt-get install fonts-noto-cjk

LaTeX Writer Data Schema & Taxonomy

The skill manages document projects through a structured directory and metadata approach:

Component Storage Type Description
Template Library .cls / .sty Pre-configured style files for academic and professional layouts
Source Code .tex The generated LaTeX source file containing user content
Bibliography .bib BibTeX files for automated citation management
Build Artifacts .pdf / .log The final rendered document and compilation logs for debugging

LaTeX Writer Advanced Features

  • Custom Template Support: Users can import their own .cls files to match specific university or organizational branding requirements.
  • Intelligent Font Management: Automatically configures system-level fonts for multi-language support, specifically optimized for CJK characters.
  • Markdown-to-LaTeX Bridge: Converts standard Markdown tables and lists into complex LaTeX environments automatically.
  • Error Recovery Logic: Analyzes LaTeX logs in real-time to identify missing packages or syntax errors and attempts automated fixes.

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