overleaf-sync

by wanshuiyin 15k MIT Updated Aug 18, 2026
overleaf-sync skill by wanshuiyin
overleaf-sync — Data skill by wanshuiyin

overleaf-sync is an open-source data skill for Claude Code and compatible agents, published by wanshuiyin. Its author describes it as: “Two-way sync between a local paper directory and an Overleaf project, so ARIS audit/edit workflows stay on the local copy while collaborators edit in the Overleaf web UI. Use when user says "同步 overleaf", "overleaf sy…”. The project has 15k stars on GitHub and is available under the MIT license. Add it to your setup with `git clone https://github.com/wanshuiyin/Auto-claude-code-research-in-sleep ~/.claude/skills/overleaf-sync`.

What overleaf-sync does

Bridge a local paper directory with an Overleaf project so that:

Installation

Add overleaf-sync to your agent with:

git clone https://github.com/wanshuiyin/Auto-claude-code-research-in-sleep ~/.claude/skills/overleaf-sync

Always review a skill's source before installing it. This command comes from the skill's public repository; the linked repo is the source of truth for exact setup steps.

What's inside

The SKILL.md for overleaf-sync is organised into these sections:

  • When to Use This Skill
  • Constants
  • Architecture
  • Sub-commands
  • setup <project-id> — one-time
  • pull — before each editing session
  • push — after local editing
  • status — diagnostic
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Token Security — Defense in Depth
  • Mutual-Exclusion Rule
  • Output Contract

When to use it

Reach for overleaf-sync when you want data help from your agent without writing the same instructions every session. Load the skill and the agent picks it up automatically for relevant tasks.

Strengths

  • Clear MIT license — safe to read and adapt
  • Ships in wanshuiyin/Auto-claude-code-research-in-sleep, an established project with 14,858 GitHub stars
  • Actively maintained (recent commits)

Topics

ai-researchai-toolsarisautonomous-agentclaudeclaude-codeclaude-code-skillscodexdeep-learninggptidea-generationllmmachine-learningmcpmcp-serverml-researchopenaipaper-reviewpaper-writingresearch-automation

Frequently asked questions

What does overleaf-sync do?
Two-way sync between a local paper directory and an Overleaf project, so ARIS audit/edit workflows stay on the local copy while collaborators edit in the Overleaf web UI. Use when user says "同步 overleaf", "overleaf sync", "推送到 overleaf", "connect overleaf", "Overleaf 桥接", "pull overleaf", "push overleaf", or wants to bridge their ARIS paper directory with an Overleaf project.
How do I install overleaf-sync?
Run git clone https://github.com/wanshuiyin/Auto-claude-code-research-in-sleep ~/.claude/skills/overleaf-sync in your agent, then reload your skills. Review the source at https://github.com/wanshuiyin/Auto-claude-code-research-in-sleep before installing.
Is overleaf-sync free to use?
Yes. overleaf-sync is free and open source under the MIT license, so you can read, run, and adapt it within that license's terms.
Where does overleaf-sync come from?
overleaf-sync ships inside wanshuiyin/Auto-claude-code-research-in-sleep, a repository that contains 41 catalogued skills in total. The repository's 14,858 GitHub stars apply to that whole collection, not to this skill on its own.

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