make-poster

Generate interactive HTML posters from Overleaf LaTeX sources and export to PDF.

203|27|Updated Apr 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/franklee16/academic-research-skills --skill make-poster
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Skill: make-poster
Source: https://github.com/franklee16/academic-research-skills/tree/main/output-tools/make-poster
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/franklee16/academic-research-skills --skill make-poster

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you turn a research paper plus project materials into a professional conference poster you can edit visually and export to PDF.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • React-based poster editor: Builds a single self-contained HTML poster with an interactive layout you can adjust in-browser and then persist via configuration.
  • Paper-to-poster content extraction: Reads your Overleaf LaTeX source (main .tex plus \input files) to extract title, authors/affiliations, abstract, methods, results, key equations, and conclusion.
  • Asset-driven layout optimization: Collects figures from Overleaf, discovers and matches style from reference posters, measures aspect ratios to reduce whitespace, and iterates layout with Playwright measurements.

Quick Start

Generate a conference poster HTML from your Overleaf paper in the folder overleaf/ and your project website URL, using the style from references/ and then export the poster to PDF.

Frequently Asked Questions about make-poster

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a conference poster from LaTeX sources?▼

To generate a conference poster from LaTeX, this Skill reads your Overleaf main and \input .tex files to extract paper content, then builds a self-contained HTML poster. It matches visual style from reference posters and embeds figures, logos, and QR codes.

Can I export an HTML conference poster to a print-ready PDF?▼

Yes, you can export an HTML conference poster to a print-ready PDF. After building the interactive React-based HTML layout, the Skill uses Playwright to drive PDF export while applying aspect-ratio-aware placement and optional whitespace minimization.

Does the poster generation work with Overleaf figures and project website assets?▼

Yes, poster generation works with Overleaf figures and project website assets. The Skill collects figures from Overleaf sources, fetches metadata from your project website URL, and embeds them into a self-contained single-file HTML poster.

How do I minimize whitespace in a visual poster layout?▼

Minimizing whitespace in a visual poster layout is achieved by iterating layout with Playwright measurements. The Skill applies aspect-ratio-aware placement to reduce empty space while preserving poster-config.json for repeatable edits.

Do I need React or CDN dependencies to build a single-file HTML poster?▼

No, you do not need to manually install React or CDN dependencies to build a single-file HTML poster. The Skill builds a self-contained React/CND single-file poster in the poster/ directory, bundling the interactive layout into one file.

What is the best way to match a conference poster style from references?▼

The best way to match a conference poster style from references is to provide reference posters in a folder. The Skill discovers and matches visual style attributes from these references and applies them to your generated HTML poster.