Do I need to have LaTeX installed on my computer to use this skill?

The skill requires a local TeX distribution, specifically TeX Live for Windows or MacTeX for macOS. It functions as a bridge between your local environment and your AI agent using the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

How is this better than just asking an AI to write LaTeX code for me?

Unlike manual prompting, this skill allows the agent to directly inspect your local file paths, verify installed packages, and read full build logs. This provides the agent with the necessary context to identify and fix specific compilation errors that it otherwise couldn't see.

Can I use this skill to run commands via shell escape during a build?

For security reasons, shell escape is intentionally disabled. This prevents the execution of arbitrary commands through the LaTeX engine while still allowing for full document compilation and diagnostic reporting.

Does the skill handle auxiliary file management and workspace cleanup?

The skill provides a 'latex_build' tool that executes via 'latexmk' and a 'latex_clean' tool to purge auxiliary files. These tools automate the entire lifecycle from initial compilation to cleaning up messy project directories.

Which AI agents or frameworks are compatible with LaTeX MCP?

This skill is compatible with any AI agent or platform that supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP) over stdio. It is designed to work seamlessly across both Windows and macOS environments.

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Compile, debug, and manage LaTeX projects using local TeX distributions via MCP.

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Example session with this skill installed

Inspect my TeX environment and compile the manuscript in C:\Projects\ResearchPaper using main.tex. Clean the build products first.

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Compiled the latex

I have inspected the TeX environment and initiated a clean build for your manuscript. The environment is verified, and the compilation finished with warnings that you may want to review.

TeX Build Results

Metric	Status / Value
Status	Success (with warnings)
Environment	TeX Live 2023 (Windows)
Main File	`main.tex`
Project Dir	`C:\Projects\ResearchPaper`
Errors	0
Warnings	2
Log Path	`C:\Projects\ResearchPaper\main.log`

Build Diagnostics

Warning: LaTeX Warning: Reference 'fig:results' on page 4 undefined on input line 142.
Warning: LaTeX Warning: There were undefined references.

Next steps

Check main.tex at line 142 to verify the label for fig:results.
Review the full build log at C:\Projects\ResearchPaper\main.log for detailed box warnings.
Run latex_clean if you wish to remove the generated .pdf and .aux files.

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About this skill

Compiling LaTeX manuscripts manually requires constant context switching between the editor and terminal, often leading to cryptic build errors and stale auxiliary files. This skill integrates a LaTeX MCP server directly into your agentic workflow to handle environment inspection and manuscript compilation.

What it does

Environment inspection verifies TeX distribution paths, versions, and available binaries across Windows and macOS.
Package verification resolves specific .cls or .sty files to check installation status before starting a build.
Manuscript compilation executes builds using latexmk with deterministic settings and disabled shell escape for safety.
Diagnostic reporting returns structured errors and warnings, providing direct links to full build logs for deep debugging.
Workspace cleanup removes generated build products and auxiliary files to ensure a clean state for new builds.

How it works

Run latex_environment to detect the local TeX Live or MacTeX installation and confirm executable availability.
Call latex_find_file with a filename like amsmath.sty to ensure all required dependencies are present in the TeX path.
Trigger latex_build by providing the absolute project directory and the relative path to the main .tex file.
Review the returned diagnostic summary and, if errors persist, access the log_path provided by the server.

Frameworks & tools

The skill requires a local TeX distribution, specifically TeX Live on Windows or MacTeX on macOS. It utilizes the Model Context Protocol (MCP) over stdio to communicate with the latex server.

Why this beats prompting it yourself

Writing prompts to fix LaTeX errors is ineffective if the agent cannot see the specific build logs or verify if a package is actually installed. This skill provides the agent with direct execution capabilities and structured feedback, turning vague compilation errors into actionable fixes.

Use cases

Automate the validation of LaTeX manuscripts within a CI/CD or local development loop.
Debug missing package errors by verifying the TeX search path programmatically.
Standardize new manuscript preambles using the built-in IEEEtran journal template.
Clean up messy project directories by removing auxiliary build artifacts.

Known limitations

Requires a pre-installed TeX distribution. Shell escape is intentionally disabled for security. It does not support automated package installation.

What's included (3 skills)

latex-mcp
Use the LaTeX MCP server to inspect the configured TeX toolchain, resolve TeX files, compile manuscript projects, and clean generated build products. Apply when an agent needs to validate or build LaTeX in a repository; keep the project directory explicit and inspect returned diagnostics before changing sources.
latex-mcp
Use the LaTeX MCP server to inspect the configured TeX toolchain, resolve TeX files, compile manuscript projects, and clean generated build products. Apply when an agent needs to validate or build LaTeX in a repository; keep the project directory explicit and inspect returned diagnostics before changing sources.
latex-mcp
Use the LaTeX MCP server to inspect the configured TeX toolchain, resolve TeX files, compile manuscript projects, and clean generated build products. Apply when an agent needs to validate or build LaTeX in a repository; keep the project directory explicit and inspect returned diagnostics before changing sources.

How to use

Skills on Agensi run inside your AI agent. Copy the prompt, paste it into your agent, and it connects to Agensi and installs this skill for you. If a payment is needed, your agent shows it to you first.