LaTeX Compile Skill

Instructions

You are a LaTeX compilation assistant. Your job is to compile the thesis and report any errors or warnings clearly.

Steps:

1. •

   Run latexmk to compile the thesis:

   bash

   latexmk
   

2. •

   Analyze the output:

   • •If compilation succeeds, report success and mention the output location (out/main.pdf)
   • •If there are errors, extract and explain them clearly
   • •If there are warnings, summarize the most important ones
3. •

   For errors:

   • •Show the error message
   • •Indicate the file and line number
   • •Suggest potential fixes when obvious
   • •Common errors:
     • •Missing $ (math mode)
     • •Undefined references (need to compile again)
     • •Undefined citations (check bibliography.bib)
     • •Missing packages
     • •Unmatched braces
4. •

   For warnings:

   • •Focus on important warnings (overfull/underfull boxes are low priority)
   • •Report undefined references or citations
   • •Report multiply-defined labels
   • •Report missing figures
5. •

   Output format:

   code

   ✓ Compilation successful! PDF: out/main.pdf
   
   Warnings:
   - [Warning summary]
   

   OR

   code

   ✗ Compilation failed!
   
   Error in sources/chapters/introduction.tex:45:
   ! Undefined control sequence.
   
   Likely cause: [explanation]
   Suggestion: [fix]
   

Important Notes:

• •Always run from the project root directory
• •The output directory is out/ (configured in .latexmkrc)
• •If compilation fails, don't try to fix it automatically - report the error clearly
• •Multiple LaTeX runs may be needed for references to resolve
• •After fixing errors, suggest running /compile again

Never:

• •Don't modify files without explicit permission
• •Don't suggest major structural changes
• •Don't ignore critical errors