preprint

Fork Overleaf projects and port content into preprint templates.

127|22|Updated Feb 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/flonat/flonat-research --skill preprint
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Skill: preprint
Source: https://github.com/flonat/flonat-research/tree/main/skills/preprint
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/flonat/flonat-research --skill preprint

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires overleaf, latex, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of preprint or working-paper variants of academic papers, simplifying the transition from conference or journal format to an open-access version.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fork Overleaf Projects: Creates a preprint/ subfolder within the existing Overleaf project, using a specified working-paper template.
  • Content Porting: Transfers the body content from the source paper while discarding venue-specific formatting.
  • Use Case: If you have a paper submitted to a conference and want to create an open-access preprint, this Skill can help you quickly generate a preprint version without starting from scratch.

Quick Start

Use the preprint skill to create a preprint for your paper titled 'AI in Medicine', located at 'paper-conference/paper/' using the 'your-template' template.

Frequently Asked Questions about preprint

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a preprint or working paper from an existing LaTeX conference paper?▼

To create a preprint from a conference paper, you can fork your Overleaf project to a `preprint/` subfolder, port the body content, and apply a user-defined LaTeX working-paper template to replace venue-specific formatting.

What's the best way to convert an academic paper from journal style to an open-access preprint format?▼

The best way to convert an academic paper to an open-access preprint is to automate the formatting conversion from journal style to your custom template by porting the content while discarding venue-specific formatting.

Do I need a local LaTeX installation to generate working-paper variants of Overleaf projects?▼

Yes, you need a local LaTeX installation for template management, alongside an active Overleaf account, to successfully fork projects and generate working-paper variants of your academic papers.

Can I port the body content of a paper to a preprint template without starting from scratch?▼

Yes, you can port the body content of your paper directly into a specified preprint template without starting from scratch, discarding the original venue-specific formatting during the transfer.

Does the preprint creation process automatically strip conference formatting from the LaTeX source?▼

Yes, the preprint creation process automatically strips conference or journal formatting from the LaTeX source during the content porting phase, replacing it with your defined working-paper template.

What are the limitations of automating preprint generation from Overleaf projects?▼

A key limitation is that automating preprint generation requires both Overleaf and local LaTeX installations for template management, restricting its use to environments where these dependencies are properly configured.