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make-poster

github.com/shaishavmaisuriaDesign & UI5792 installsUpdated 4d ago
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About make-poster

make-poster helps researchers turn a paper or draft into a conference poster plan and prepare its short presentation. It covers physical sizing, figure selection, source linting, and timed pitches, with safeguards against guessing venue requirements or changing data.

Key features

  1. 01Calculate poster dimensions
  2. 02Inventory and copy paper figures
  3. 03Lint LaTeX poster sources
  4. 04Check pitch timing
  5. 05Identify print risks

Use cases

  1. 01Plan a poster for a conference
  2. 02Check an existing poster before printing
  3. 03Select figures from a paper
  4. 04Prepare a timed visitor pitch

Install

Copy the command and run it in a terminal.

$npx skills add https://github.com/shaishavmaisuria/research-paper-lifecycle-skills --skill make-poster

After installing, type/make-posterin Claude Code to confirm it loaded.

Bundled files

References and scripts installed along with SKILL.md.

scripts/
pitch_check.py
poster_figures.py
poster_lint.py
poster_size.py

Details

From the project README

Make Poster

Turn a paper or poster draft into a print-ready conference poster plan, with real dimensions, readable typography, figure reuse, and a timed short pitch. This skill is for posters and poster-session delivery; use make-slides for podium talks.

When to use

  • The user needs a research poster for a conference, workshop, demo session, or department event.
  • The venue gives a size such as A0, A1, 36x48in, 48x36in, or a custom board.
  • A LaTeX poster already exists and needs a print-day lint pass.
  • The user wants a 2-minute or 5-minute pitch for visitors.

Inputs

  • Poster size from presenter instructions or the acceptance email. Do not guess the board size from memory.
  • Optional: the paper's main .tex file, so figures can be inventoried and copied from the source tree.
  • Optional: existing poster source, usually beamerposter or tikzposter.
  • Optional: draft pitch text in markdown or plain text.

Process

  1. Confirm the physical size and orientation. Run:

    python3 scripts/poster_size.py --size 36x48in
python3 scripts/poster_size.py --size a0 --orientation portrait

    If the venue also gives a board limit, include it:

    python3 scripts/poster_size.py --size 36x48in --board 48x96in

  2. Inventory paper figures when a LaTeX paper source is available:

    python3 scripts/poster_figures.py paper/main.tex --copy-to poster/assets

    Prefer figures that are central to the paper's claim, cited often, and still readable when enlarged. Avoid cramming full paper multi-panel figures onto the poster without simplification.

  3. Draft or revise the poster around a small number of claims. A good poster is not a paper pasted onto a board: use claim-style section headings, one hero visual, short method/evaluation blocks, and a clear takeaway with contact information or a QR code.

  4. Lint the poster source:

    python3 scripts/poster_lint.py poster/poster.tex --expect-size 36x48in

    Fix every RISK finding before sending to print. With --strict, warnings also fail the run.

  5. Time the pitch:

    python3 scripts/pitch_check.py poster/pitch-2min.md --minutes 2
python3 scripts/pitch_check.py poster/pitch-5min.md --minutes 5

    Keep the short pitch conversational. It should end by inviting the visitor into the discussion rather than dumping every result.

Output

  • Exact poster dimensions and suggested LaTeX invocation.
  • Figure inventory and recommended hero-figure candidates.
  • Lint report with print-day risks and warnings.
  • A timed 2-minute or 5-minute pitch, or feedback on an existing pitch.

Guardrails

  • Never invent venue size, board size, or print requirements.
  • Never alter data values, axes, or results to make a figure look better.
  • Do not reproduce third-party figures unless the user has rights to use them.
  • Keep posters readable from a distance: if text only fits at tiny sizes, cut it.

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