Paper Writing Tips skill
The paper-writing skill checks a LaTeX paper against MLNLP community rules: equations, tables, references and academic English.
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Why this level
- The skill reads paper files in the project and edits them on request, so make a copy or commit first.
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- The skill reads paper files in the project and edits them on request, so make a copy or commit first.
This is third-party code. Review the repository files before installing.
What it does
The Paper Writing Tips repository collects common mistakes in submissions to major conferences, and the `paper-writing` skill turns those rules into a check for Claude Code. The agent reads `main.tex` and finds problems in equation notation, LaTeX markup, figure and table design, reference formatting and wording. The rules cover non-breaking spaces in `Figure~\ref{}`, the forms `e.g.,` and `i.e.,`, a ban on contractions such as `don't` and neutral replacements for absolute words. A reference file holds a checklist for final preparation. The skill description and the repository are written in Chinese.
Who it is for. Graduate students and researchers preparing a LaTeX paper for conference submission who want a checklist pass before sending it.
Good fit when
- Before a deadline `main.tex` is checked for equations and references without writing edits to the file.
- An English draft is cleaned of contractions and absolute wording.
- Tables and figure captions are matched against formatting rules.
- The whole paper is run through the final-check list a week before submission.
Not a fit when
- The text is not LaTeX, since the rules target `.tex` files.
- You need verification of scientific correctness and results rather than formatting.
- The venue's own template contradicts the rules.
Example request
Check `main.tex` for equation notation, references and LaTeX markup. List problems only and leave the file unchanged.Limitations
The rules come from the authors' personal experience and are advisory: some items are marked as debatable ("Attention"). The target is papers for major conferences, and individual norms may not suit a journal. The skill description and main documentation are in Chinese. The project is marked as in progress, with the last commit in September 2026. Installation unpacks the `paper-writing.skill` archive into the project directory, so the skill appears only in that project. Reference files with rules and the checklist live in `paper-writing/references`.
How to disable. Delete the `.claude/skills/paper-writing` directory. Other project files are untouched.
FAQ
How do I install the skill?
Run `mkdir -p .claude/skills`, then `unzip paper-writing.skill -d .claude/skills` and restart Claude Code.
Does the skill change the paper file?
Only if asked. A request to report only keeps it to a list of problems.
What language are the instructions in?
Chinese, but the skill checks the English paper text and LaTeX markup.
Can I check the whole paper at once?
Yes. The README includes a whole-paper request example and a separate final-check list.
Does the skill work with Cursor or Codex?
Only Claude Code installation into `.claude/skills` is described. For other agents the rules can be taken from the files in `paper-writing/references`.
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Comparison with similar tools
Cards that share the main search query, and how they differ.
| Tool | Official | Repository stars | Main difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Writing Tips (this card) | no | 4,707 | |
| Academic Writing Skills | no | 549 | offers general scientific-writing methods; this one carries one community's rules and a final-check list |
| latex-paper-skills | no | 275 | handles LaTeX document formatting; this one adds rules for equation notation and wording |
README in short
The rules and the skill live in one repository, with a sample request shown on `main.tex`. The skill pulls in reference files with rules and the checklist as needed.