📝 Typst

Typst document creation and package development. Use when: (1) Working with .typ files, (2) User mentions typst, typst.toml, or typst-cli, (3) Creating or using Typst packages, (4) Developing document templates, (5) Converting Markdown/LaTeX to Typst

QUICK INSTALL
npx playbooks add skill lucifer1004/claude-skill-typst --skill typst

About Typst

Typst specializes your AI coding agent in documentation — it typst document creation and package development. use when: (1) working with .typ files, (2) user mentions typst, typst.toml, or typst-cli, (3) creating or using typst packages, (4) developing document templates, (5) converting markdown/latex to typst.

At 35 words, this compact prompt gives your agent specialized documentation expertise with structured patterns and output formats. Install via CLI or copy the prompt below.

Use Cases

  • Writing API references and README files
  • Generating inline code comments and docstrings
  • Creating architecture decision records (ADRs)
  • Keeping docs in sync with code changes

Example Prompts

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System Prompt (35 words)

Typst document creation and package development. Use when: (1) Working with .typ files, (2) User mentions typst, typst.toml, or typst-cli, (3) Creating or using Typst packages, (4) Developing document templates, (5) Converting Markdown/LaTeX to Typst

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Typst?

Typst is a free documentation skill for AI coding agents. Typst document creation and package development. Use when: (1) Working with .typ files, (2) User mentions typst, typst.toml, or typst-cli, (3) Creating or using Typst packages, (4) Developing document templates, (5) Converting Markdown/LaTeX to Typst. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with documentation expertise.

How do I use Typst with Claude Code?

Run npx playbooks add skill lucifer1004/claude-skill-typst --skill typst in your terminal to install Typst into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.

Which AI coding agents work with Typst?

Typst is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.

Is Typst free to use?

Yes, Typst is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/lucifer1004/claude-skill-typst/tree/main/skills/typst. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.

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