Skill

Convert LaTeX Papers Between Publisher Templates

Automates converting academic LaTeX papers between publisher templates (Springer, MDPI, IEEE), mapping content and resolving compilation errors across

Works with latex

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Updated 4 days ago
Source checked Sep 17, 2026
Version 17.4.0

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Why it matters

Automate the conversion of academic papers written in LaTeX from one publisher's template to another, handling structural requirements, document classes, margin settings, and bibliography styles across different journals like Springer, MDPI, and IEEE.

Outcomes

What it gets done

01

Extract content from the original LaTeX document and identify structural elements

02

Map extracted content to the target publisher's template and document class

03

Adapt bibliography styles and citation formats to match new journal requirements

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Resolve common LaTeX compilation errors that arise during template conversion

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Run in your project directory:

curl -fsSL https://spark.entire.vc/get/ag-latex-paper-conversion | bash

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Overview

LaTeX Paper Conversion

This skill automates the conversion of academic papers written in LaTeX from one publisher's template to another. It executes a multi-stage workflow that extracts content, maps it to the new template's structural requirements, and resolves common compilation errors that occur during conversion. Use this when you need to submit the same research paper to different journals with different LaTeX templates, particularly when switching between publishers like Springer, MDPI, and IEEE that have vastly different document classes, margin settings, and bibliography styles.

What it does

This skill automates the conversion of academic papers written in LaTeX from one publisher's template to another. It executes a structured multi-stage workflow that extracts content from the source document, maps it to the target template's requirements, and resolves common compilation errors that arise during the conversion process.

When to use - and when NOT to

Use this skill when you need to submit the same research paper to different journals that require different LaTeX templates. It is particularly valuable when switching between publishers like Springer, MDPI, and IEEE, which have vastly different structural requirements, document classes, margin settings, and bibliography styles.

Do not use this skill if your paper is not already written in LaTeX, or if the source and target templates are so similar that manual adjustments would be faster than setting up an automated workflow.

Inputs and outputs

You provide an academic paper written in LaTeX formatted for one publisher's template, along with the target publisher template you want to convert to. The skill processes the document through a multi-stage workflow that extracts content, maps it to the new template, and resolves common compilation errors.

Who it's for

This skill is for those who need to convert academic papers between different publisher LaTeX templates, streamlining the process of adapting papers to different journal requirements.

Source README

This skill automates the tedious and recurring process of converting an academic paper written in LaTeX from one publisher's template to another. Different journals (e.g., Springer, MDPI, IEEE) have vastly different structural requirements, document classes, margin settings, and bibliography styles. This skill streamlines these conversions by executing a structured multi-stage workflow, extracting content, mapping it to a new template, and resolving common compilation errors.

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