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Typst academic paper assistant for existing `.typ` paper projects in English or Chinese. Use this skill whenever the user wants to compile, audit, or improve a Typst paper, including format checks, bibliography validation for BibTeX or Hayagriva, grammar/sentence/logic review, expression polishing, translation, title optimization, pseudocode review, algorithm block cleanup, de-AI editing, experiment-section review, table structure validation, three-line table generation, abstract structure diagnosis, or journal adaptation. Trigger even when the user only mentions one Typst file, one bibliography issue, one pseudocode block, one section rewrite, "three-line table", "check abstract", or "reformat for another journal". Also trigger when the user mentions ".typ files", "typst compile error", "typst export", "typst bibliography", `algorithm-figure`, `lovelace`, or `algorithmic` even without saying the word "Typst" explicitly.

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Typst Academic Paper Assistant

Use this skill for targeted work on an existing Typst paper project. Route requests to the smallest useful module and keep outputs compatible with Typst source review.

Capability Summary

Compile Typst projects and diagnose Typst CLI issues.
Audit format, bibliography, grammar, sentence length, argument logic, expression quality, and AI traces.
Review IEEE-like pseudocode blocks for algorithmic, algorithm-figure, lovelace, caption handling, and comment length.
Support both BibTeX and Hayagriva bibliography files.
Improve titles, translation, and experiment-section clarity for Typst papers.

Triggering

Use this skill when the user has an existing .typ paper project and wants help with:

Typst compilation or export issues
format or venue compliance
bibliography validation for BibTeX or Hayagriva
grammar, sentence, logic, or expression review
translation or bilingual polishing
title optimization
pseudocode and algorithm-block review
de-AI editing
experiment-section review

Do Not Use

Do not use this skill for:

LaTeX-first conference or thesis projects
DOCX/PDF-only editing without Typst source
thesis template detection or GB/T 7714 thesis workflows
from-scratch paper planning or literature research
multi-perspective review, scoring, or submission gate decisions (use paper-audit)
standalone pseudocode drafting without a paper context

Module Router

Module	Use when	Primary command	Read next
`compile`	Typst build, export, font, or watch issues	`uv run python $SKILL_DIR/scripts/compile.py main.typ`	`references/modules/COMPILE.md`
`format`	Venue/layout review for a Typst paper	`uv run python $SKILL_DIR/scripts/check_format.py main.typ`	`references/modules/FORMAT.md`
`bibliography`	BibTeX or Hayagriva validation	`uv run python $SKILL_DIR/scripts/verify_bib.py references.bib --typ main.typ`	`references/modules/BIBLIOGRAPHY.md`
`grammar`	Grammar cleanup on Typst prose	`uv run python $SKILL_DIR/scripts/analyze_grammar.py main.typ --section introduction`	`references/modules/GRAMMAR.md`
`sentences`	Long or dense sentence diagnostics	`uv run python $SKILL_DIR/scripts/analyze_sentences.py main.typ --section introduction`	`references/modules/SENTENCES.md`
`logic`	Argument flow, introduction funnel, cross-section closure, and abstract/conclusion alignment review	`uv run python $SKILL_DIR/scripts/analyze_logic.py main.typ --section methods`	`references/modules/LOGIC.md`
`expression`	Tone and expression polishing	`uv run python $SKILL_DIR/scripts/improve_expression.py main.typ --section methods`	`references/modules/EXPRESSION.md`
`translation`	Chinese/English academic translation in Typst context	`uv run python $SKILL_DIR/scripts/translate_academic.py input_zh.txt --domain deep-learning`	`references/modules/TRANSLATION.md`
`title`	Generate, compare, or optimize Typst paper titles	`uv run python $SKILL_DIR/scripts/optimize_title.py main.typ --check`	`references/modules/TITLE.md`
`pseudocode`	Review `algorithmic` / `algorithm-figure` / `lovelace` output for IEEE-like safety, captions, and comment length	`uv run python $SKILL_DIR/scripts/check_pseudocode.py main.typ --venue ieee`	`references/modules/PSEUDOCODE.md`
`deai`	Reduce English or Chinese AI-writing traces while preserving Typst syntax	`uv run python $SKILL_DIR/scripts/deai_check.py main.typ --section introduction`	`references/modules/DEAI.md`
`experiment`	Inspect experiment-section clarity, discussion layering, and reporting quality	`uv run python $SKILL_DIR/scripts/analyze_experiment.py main.typ --section experiment`	`references/modules/EXPERIMENT.md`
`tables`	Table structure validation, three-line table generation	`uv run python $SKILL_DIR/scripts/check_tables.py main.typ`	`references/modules/TABLES.md`
`abstract`	Abstract five-element structure diagnosis and word count validation	`uv run python $SKILL_DIR/scripts/analyze_abstract.py main.typ`	`references/modules/ABSTRACT.md`
`adapt`	Journal adaptation: reformat paper for a different venue	(LLM-driven workflow)	references/modules/ADAPT.md

Required Inputs

main.typ or the Typst entry file.
Optional --section SECTION for targeted analysis.
Optional bibliography path when the request targets references.
Optional venue context when the user cares about IEEE, ACM, Springer, or similar expectations.

If arguments are missing, ask only for the Typst entry file and the target module.

Output Contract

Return findings in Typst diff-comment style whenever possible: // MODULE (Line N) [Severity] [Priority]: Issue ...
Report the exact command used and the exit code when a script fails.
Preserve @cite, <label>, math blocks, and Typst macros unless the user explicitly asks for source edits.

Workflow

Parse $ARGUMENTS and select the active module.
Read only the reference file needed for that module.
Run the module script with uv run python ....
Return Typst-ready comments and next actions.
For bibliography requests, decide BibTeX vs Hayagriva first, then run bibliography.

Safety Boundaries

Never invent citations, labels, or experimental claims.
Never rewrite Typst references, labels, or math content by default.
Keep compile diagnostics separate from prose rewrites so the user can validate each step.

Reference Map

references/TYPST_SYNTAX.md: Typst syntax reminders and pitfalls.
references/STYLE_GUIDE.md: paper-writing style baseline.
references/CITATION_VERIFICATION.md: citation verification workflow.
references/modules/: module-specific Typst commands and choices.
references/modules/PSEUDOCODE.md: IEEE-like defaults for Typst pseudocode.

Read only the file that matches the active module.

Example Requests

“Compile this Typst paper and tell me why the export works locally but fails in CI.”
“Check bibliography, title, and abstract wording in my main.typ submission.”
“Review this algorithm-figure block for IEEE-like caption, line-number, and comment issues.”
“Review the methods section for sentence length and logic, but keep Typst labels intact.”

See examples/ for full request-to-command walkthroughs.

Other versions

Version 2 on GitHub