LaTeX to Word Workflow skill
Skill guiding a LaTeX manuscript to editable DOCX with a journal template, live Zotero citations and Word cross-references.
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Why this level
- Scripts read and create project files; verify the result against the original.
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How we reviewExtended accessThe tool runs code or makes network calls and only reads external data.
- Scripts read and create project files; verify the result against the original.
This is third-party code. Review the repository files before installing.
What it does
The skill walks an agent through converting a complete LaTeX project into a Word file that meets a journal or university template. Work starts with Pandoc and a reference DOCX; extra processing is added only where a mismatch is observed. The agent checks formulas, numbering, tables and figures against the original, turns every cross-reference into a Word field and verifies that citations stay live Zotero fields. Source files are never touched: work happens on copies. The user runs the final field and layout check in desktop Word, and the agent then re-audits the returned file.
Who it is for. Graduate students and authors whose journal or department requires a Word manuscript while the text lives in LaTeX.
Good fit when
- A journal accepts only DOCX while the paper is typeset in LaTeX with BibTeX.
- A thesis moves into a university template with automatic figure and equation numbering.
- Word citations must remain live Zotero fields.
- After conversion captions, equation numbers or cross-references drifted.
Not a fit when
- You only need to compile LaTeX to PDF.
- You are editing a generic Word document with no LaTeX source.
- The direction is reversed: DOCX to LaTeX.
Example request
Convert this LaTeX project to DOCX using the journal template, keep citations as live Zotero fields and list what remains to verify in Word.Limitations
The skill ships no ready-made converter: the toolset depends on the project and may include Pandoc, TeX, Word and Zotero. The agent does not drive desktop Word or Zotero; the user runs those steps from its instructions. Fully hands-off conversion is not promised, and complex templates need several iterations. The skill targets academic manuscripts and is a poor fit for book layout or slides.
How to disable. Delete the `latex-to-word-workflow` folder from the agent skills directory. Conversion output lives in the project working folder; remove it separately.
FAQ
Which directory do I install?
Only the nested `latex-to-word-workflow/` containing `SKILL.md`. The `tests/` folder stays in the repository and is excluded from release archives.
Do I need a Python package or CLI?
No. The README states there is no bundled converter. The `docx_audit.py` and `latex_manifest.py` scripts inspect the project and check the result.
What rules apply to citations?
When the manuscript has a bibliography, citations must stay live Zotero fields. The agent configures what it can and gives the user exact steps for the rest.
Which tools will I need?
It depends on the project: usually Pandoc, TeX, desktop Word and Zotero. The README lists them as possible, not mandatory for every case.
Are the source files changed?
No. Original LaTeX, bibliography, figures and the target Word document are preserved; conversion runs on copies.
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README in short
The repository holds one installable skill, version 3.0.0. Behavior evals live separately and check when the skill triggers and what it demands.