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posterskill-academic-posters

AI-assisted academic conference poster generation from Overleaf source using Claude Code

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/reason-machines/trending-skills --skill posterskill-academic-posters
  1. 01

    Install

    Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.

  2. 02

    Describe the task

    Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads posterskill-academic-posters automatically when relevant.

  3. 03

    Review the result

    The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

posterskill — Academic Poster Generator

Skill by ara.so — Daily 2026 Skills collection.

posterskill is a Claude Code skill that generates print-ready, interactive conference posters from your Overleaf paper source. It produces a single self-contained HTML file with a built-in drag-and-drop visual editor — no build step, no server required.

Installation & Setup

git clone git@github.com:ethanweber/posterskill.git poster
cd poster

# Clone your Overleaf paper source
git clone https://git.overleaf.com/YOUR_PROJECT_ID overleaf

# Optional: add reference posters for style matching
cp ~/Downloads/some_reference_poster.pdf references/

Start Claude Code and trigger the skill:

claude
/make-poster

Claude will ask for your project website URL and any formatting specs, then generate a poster/ directory with index.html.

Directory Structure

poster/                  # this repo
├── .claude/
│   └── commands/
│       └── make-poster.md   # the skill command
├── overleaf/            # your cloned Overleaf project
├── references/          # optional reference PDFs for style matching
└── poster/              # generated output
    ├── index.html       # the poster (self-contained)
    └── logos/           # downloaded institutional logos

What Gets Generated

The output poster/index.html is a React app (loaded via CDN) containing:

  • CARD_REGISTRY — each card's title, color, and JSX body content
  • DEFAULT_LAYOUT — column structure and card ordering
  • DEFAULT_LOGOS — institutional logos for the header
  • window.posterAPI — programmatic API for layout automation

Visual Editor Features

Open poster/index.html in Chrome to access the built-in editor:

FeatureHow to Use
Resize columnsDrag column dividers left/right
Resize cardsDrag row dividers up/down within a column
Swap cardsClick one diamond handle, then another
Move/insert cardsClick a handle, then click a drop zone
Adjust font sizeClick A- / A+ buttons in toolbar
Preview print layoutClick Preview button
Export layoutClick Copy Config to get JSON

Programmatic API (window.posterAPI)

Available in the browser console or via Playwright automation:

// Swap two cards by ID
posterAPI.swapCards('method', 'results')

// Move a card to a specific column and position
posterAPI.moveCard('quant', 'col1', 2)

// Resize a column (in mm)
posterAPI.setColumnWidth('col1', 280)

// Set a specific card's height (in mm)
posterAPI.setCardHeight('method', 150)

// Scale all text globally
posterAPI.setFontScale(1.5)

// Measure whitespace waste (lower = better layout)
posterAPI.getWaste()

// Get the current layout as an object
posterAPI.getLayout()

// Get the full config as JSON (paste back to Claude)
posterAPI.getConfig()

// Reset to default layout
posterAPI.resetLayout()

Iteration Workflow

The core loop for refining your poster:

  1. Claude generates first draft, opens poster/index.html in your browser
  2. You edit in the browser — drag dividers, swap cards, resize columns
  3. Click "Copy Config" in the toolbar to export your layout as JSON
  4. Paste the JSON back to Claude — it updates DEFAULT_LAYOUT in the HTML
  5. Repeat until the layout is perfect
  6. Print to PDF: File → Print → Margins: None, Background Graphics: On

Playwright Automation (used internally by Claude)

Claude uses Playwright to automate layout verification. You can use it too:

const { chromium } = require('playwright');

async function optimizePoster() {
  const browser = await chromium.launch();
  const page = await browser.newPage();
  
  await page.goto(`file://${__dirname}/poster/index.html`);
  
  // Use the posterAPI to adjust layout programmatically
  const waste = await page.evaluate(() => posterAPI.getWaste());
  console.log('Whitespace waste:', waste);
  
  // Resize a column
  await page.evaluate(() => posterAPI.setColumnWidth('col1', 300));
  
  // Take a screenshot for visual verification
  await page.screenshot({ path: 'poster-preview.png', fullPage: true });
  
  // Generate PDF at print resolution
  await page.pdf({
    path: 'poster.pdf',
    width: '841mm',   // A0 landscape width
    height: '1189mm',
    printBackground: true,
  });
  
  await browser.close();
}

Card Registry Structure

Each card in the poster is defined in CARD_REGISTRY:

const CARD_REGISTRY = {
  abstract: {
    title: "Abstract",
    color: "#f0f4ff",
    body: `
      <p>Your abstract text here. Supports full JSX including
      <strong>bold</strong>, <em>italic</em>, and inline math.</p>
    `
  },
  method: {
    title: "Method",
    color: "#fff8f0",
    body: `
      <img src="figures/pipeline.png" style={{width:'100%'}} />
      <p>Caption describing the pipeline above.</p>
    `
  },
  results: {
    title: "Results",
    color: "#f0fff4",
    body: `
      <table>...</table>
    `
  }
};

Default Layout Structure

const DEFAULT_LAYOUT = {
  columns: [
    {
      id: 'col1',
      widthMm: 280,
      cards: ['abstract', 'method']
    },
    {
      id: 'col2', 
      widthMm: 320,
      cards: ['results', 'quant']
    },
    {
      id: 'col3',
      widthMm: 280,
      cards: ['conclusion', 'references']
    }
  ]
};

Inputs Claude Uses

InputWhere It Comes FromRequired
Paper contentoverleaf/ directoryYes
Project websiteURL (asked at runtime)Yes
Reference postersreferences/*.pdfNo
Author websiteURL for brand matchingNo
Formatting specsConference URL or textAsked if missing
LogosAuto-downloaded to poster/logos/Auto

Common Patterns

Adding a custom figure card

// In CARD_REGISTRY, add a new card
custom_fig: {
  title: "Qualitative Results",
  color: "#fafafa",
  body: `
    <div style={{display:'grid', gridTemplateColumns:'1fr 1fr', gap:'8px'}}>
      <img src="figures/result1.png" style={{width:'100%'}} />
      <img src="figures/result2.png" style={{width:'100%'}} />
    </div>
    <p style={{fontSize:'0.85em', textAlign:'center'}}>
      Comparison on held-out test scenes.
    </p>
  `
}

Then add it to DEFAULT_LAYOUT:

{ id: 'col2', widthMm: 320, cards: ['results', 'custom_fig'] }

Logos configuration

const DEFAULT_LOGOS = [
  { src: 'logos/university.png', height: 60 },
  { src: 'logos/lab.png', height: 50 },
  { src: 'logos/sponsor.png', height: 45 },
];

Printing to PDF

In Chrome:

  1. Open poster/index.html
  2. Click Preview to verify layout
  3. Ctrl+P / Cmd+P
  4. Set Margins: None
  5. Enable Background graphics
  6. Set paper size to your conference spec (A0, 36×48in, etc.)
  7. Save as PDF

Troubleshooting

Poster looks different in print vs browser → Use Chrome (not Firefox/Safari). Enable "Background graphics" in print dialog.

Figures not loading → Ensure figure paths in the HTML are relative to poster/index.html. Claude copies figures to poster/figures/ — verify the directory exists.

Logos not fetched → Claude uses Playwright to download logos from your project website. If it fails, manually copy logo files to poster/logos/ and update DEFAULT_LOGOS paths.

Layout config not updating after paste → Make sure you paste the full JSON from Copy Config — Claude looks for the complete DEFAULT_LAYOUT and DEFAULT_LOGOS objects to replace.

Font too small/large for poster size → Use posterAPI.setFontScale(1.2) in the browser console, or click A+ / A- buttons, then Copy Config and paste to Claude.

Whitespace gaps between cards → Run posterAPI.getWaste() in console to quantify. Use posterAPI.setCardHeight('cardId', heightMm) to tune card heights, or drag row dividers manually.

Example Output

See the Fillerbuster poster (repo) as a live example of posterskill output.

FAQ

What does the posterskill-academic-posters skill do?

AI-assisted academic conference poster generation from Overleaf source using Claude Code

How do I install posterskill-academic-posters?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/reason-machines/trending-skills --skill posterskill-academic-posters in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/posterskill-academic-posters/ (personal) or .claude/skills/posterskill-academic-posters/ (project).

Which AI agents can use posterskill-academic-posters?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is posterskill-academic-posters safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains posterskill-academic-posters?

It is published by reason-machines in reason-machines/trending-skills. It has 1,399 recorded installs.

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