paper-compile

Automating LaTeX PDF compilation requires running a multi-pass pipeline with bibtex or biber to resolve citations. This skill executes pre-compile integrity checks and a three-pass pdflatex sequence to produce a stable PDF automatically.

LaTeX PDF builds fail when inputs, graphics, or bibliography references are missing. Pre-compile integrity checks validate that all required files exist before running pdflatex, preventing wasted compute and parsing errors mid-compilation.

Choosing between bibtex and biber depends on document usage and tool availability. This skill detects the appropriate bibliography tool automatically based on the manuscript configuration, ensuring correct reference resolution.

Locating the main TeX file in a research project can be automated by searching under paper/papers directories. This skill discovers the primary document using preferred candidate names and auto-selects it when unambiguous.

Parsing TeX errors during a PDF build is best handled by extracting actionable feedback from compilation logs. This skill parses errors and provides guidance for quick fixes after the three-pass compilation pipeline completes.

Running multiple pdflatex passes manually is unnecessary when using an automated pipeline. This skill executes the standard three-pass LaTeX sequence to resolve references and citations, outputting a finalized PDF to the outputs/paper directory.