Compile a LaTeX project and run basic QA (missing refs, bib errors, broken citations), producing `latex/main.pdf` and a build report. **Trigger**: latex compile, build PDF, LaTeX errors, missing refs, 编译PDF, 引用错误. **Use when**: 已有 `latex/main.tex`(通常来自 `latex-scaffold`),需要确认可编译并输出失败原因报告。 **Skip if**: 还没有 LaTeX scaffold(先跑 `latex-scaffold`)。 **Network**: none. **Guardrail**: 编译失败也要落盘 `output/LATEX_BUILD_REPORT.md`;不做“内容改写”,只做编译/QA。
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name: latex-compile-qa
description: |
Compile a LaTeX project and run basic QA (missing refs, bib errors, broken citations), producing `latex/main.pdf` and a build report.
**Trigger**: latex compile, build PDF, LaTeX errors, missing refs, 编译PDF, 引用错误.
**Use when**: 已有 `latex/main.tex`(通常来自 `latex-scaffold`),需要确认可编译并输出失败原因报告。
**Skip if**: 还没有 LaTeX scaffold(先跑 `latex-scaffold`)。
**Network**: none.
**Guardrail**: 编译失败也要落盘 `output/LATEX_BUILD_REPORT.md`;不做“内容改写”,只做编译/QA。
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# LaTeX Compile + QA
Compile the LaTeX project and produce a PDF (when the toolchain is available), plus a short build report.
This step is deterministic; if compilation fails, record actionable diagnostics rather than guessing.
## Inputs
- `latex/main.tex`
- `citations/ref.bib`
## Outputs
- `latex/main.pdf` (if compilation succeeds)
- `output/LATEX_BUILD_REPORT.md` (recommended)
## Workflow
1. Run a LaTeX build (e.g., `latexmk`) if available.
2. Fix missing packages, missing bib entries, and unresolved references.
3. Record remaining issues in a build report.
## Quality checklist
- [ ] Either `latex/main.pdf` exists, or `output/LATEX_BUILD_REPORT.md` explains why compilation failed.
- [ ] For `arxiv-survey-latex` deliverables: `latex/main.pdf` is >= 8 pages and has no undefined citations/references (strict gate).
## Script
### Quick Start
- `python .codex/skills/latex-compile-qa/scripts/run.py --help`
- `python .codex/skills/latex-compile-qa/scripts/run.py --workspace <workspace_dir>`
### All Options
- See `--help` (inputs/outputs are taken from the unit runner when used via pipeline)
### Examples
- Compile + produce report:
- `python .codex/skills/latex-compile-qa/scripts/run.py --workspace <ws>`
### Notes
- Uses `latexmk -xelatex -bibtex` when available.
- Always writes `output/LATEX_BUILD_REPORT.md` (success or failure).
- Report includes page count + warning summary when available.
## Troubleshooting
### Common Issues
#### Issue: `latexmk` not found
**Symptom**:
- Build report says “latexmk not found in PATH”.
**Causes**:
- LaTeX toolchain is not installed.
**Solutions**:
- Install a TeX distribution that includes `latexmk`.
- If you can’t install tools, still use `latex-scaffold` to generate `latex/main.tex` and compile elsewhere.
#### Issue: Build fails with bib/ref errors
**Symptom**:
- Report shows missing citations/refs or BibTeX errors.
**Causes**:
- `citations/ref.bib` missing/miswired, or draft contains invalid cite keys.
**Solutions**:
- Ensure `latex/main.tex` points to `../citations/ref.bib` (or the correct relative path).
- Ensure all citation keys exist in `citations/ref.bib`.
### Recovery Checklist
- [ ] Read `output/LATEX_BUILD_REPORT.md` tail for the first actionable error.
- [ ] Confirm `latex/main.tex` exists and bibliography path is correct.

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