Manage Overleaf LaTeX Projects with AI: Sync, Compile, Submit

Manage Overleaf LaTeX Projects with AI: Sync, Compile, Submit

This skill facilitates the management of Overleaf LaTeX projects directly from the command line. Users can synchronize projects locally, push changes back to Overleaf, compile PDFs, and download necessary files like .bbl for submissions to platforms such as arXiv. It is particularly beneficial for those who work heavily with LaTeX, Overleaf, or in academic settings.

What this skill does

• Synchronizes Overleaf projects to and from the local machine using the `olcli` command line tool.
• Allows local editing of projects and subsequent updates back to the Overleaf platform.
• Compiles LaTeX projects into PDF format and downloads the compiled outputs.
• Facilitates the downloading of .bbl files for academic submissions, such as to arXiv.
• Supports the upload of figures or other assets to Overleaf projects.

Who it is for

This skill is designed for developers and teams using AI coding agents such as Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex, who are involved in academic writing, AI applications, and require seamless Overleaf project management. It is especially suitable for those engaged in frequent collaborative academic publishing tasks.

Use cases

• Academics preparing papers for conferences or journals using Overleaf for collaborative writing.
• Research teams requiring synchronization of LaTeX projects among various members and devices.
• Users needing automated compilation and download of PDFs and associated files for academic submissions.

Technical details

• The `olcli` command line tool can be installed using Homebrew or npm.
• Authentication requires accessing your session cookie from Overleaf to enable seamless project management.
• Utilizes common LaTeX tools and commands for configuration and synchronization.
• Commands include pulling projects, compiling PDFs, synchronizing changes, and managing project assets.

Source & Licence

This package is built on open-source work published by aloth (aloth/overleaf-skill) and distributed under MIT. The original licence text and copyright notice are included in your download.

Personal and commercial use, modification and redistribution are permitted, provided the original copyright and licence notice are retained.

Your purchase covers curation, licence verification, packaging, documentation and instant delivery. It does not grant exclusive rights to the underlying open-source code, which remains available under its original licence.

Delivery & Support

• Delivery: instant — a secure download link is emailed to you as soon as payment is confirmed.
• Format: ZIP archive containing the skill files, documentation and the original licence.
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• Updates: updates are included only where stated on this page.

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