Overleaf

# Overleaf Skill

Manage Overleaf LaTeX projects via the `olcli` CLI.

## Installation

```bash
# Homebrew (recommended)
brew tap aloth/tap && brew install olcli

# npm
npm install -g @aloth/olcli
```

## Authentication

Get your session cookie from Overleaf:

1. Log into [overleaf.com](https://www.overleaf.com)
2. Open DevTools (F12) → Application → Cookies
3. Copy the value of `overleaf_session2`

```bash
olcli auth --cookie "YOUR_SESSION_COOKIE"
```

Verify with:
```bash
olcli whoami
```

Debug authentication issues:
```bash
olcli check
```

Clear stored credentials:
```bash
olcli logout
```

## Common Workflows

### Pull a project to work locally

```bash
olcli pull "My Paper"
cd My_Paper/
```

### Edit and sync changes

```bash
# After editing files locally
olcli push              # Upload changes only
olcli sync              # Bidirectional sync (pull + push)
```

### Compile and download PDF

```bash
olcli pdf                      # Compile and download
olcli pdf -o paper.pdf         # Custom output name
olcli compile                  # Just compile (no download)
```

### Download .bbl for arXiv submission

```bash
olcli output bbl               # Download compiled .bbl
olcli output bbl -o main.bbl   # Custom filename
olcli output --list            # List all available outputs
```

### Upload figures or assets

```bash
olcli upload figure1.png "My Paper"          # Upload to project root
olcli upload diagram.pdf                      # Auto-detect project from .olcli.json
```

### Download specific files

```bash
olcli download main.tex "My Paper"           # Download single file
olcli zip "My Paper"                          # Download entire project as zip
```

## arXiv Submission Workflow

Complete workflow for preparing an arXiv submission:

```bash
# 1. Pull your project
olcli pull "Research Paper"
cd Research_Paper

# 2. Compile to ensure everything builds
olcli compile

# 3. Download the .bbl file (arXiv requires .bbl, not .bib)
olcli output bbl -o main.bbl

# 4. Download any other needed outputs
olcli output aux -o main.aux    # If needed

# 5. Package for submission
zip arxiv.zip *.tex main.bbl figures/*.pdf

# 6. Verify the package compiles locally (optional)
# Then upload arxiv.zip to arxiv.org
```

## Commands Reference

| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `olcli auth --cookie <value>` | Authenticate with session cookie |
| `olcli whoami` | Check authentication status |
| `olcli logout` | Clear stored credentials |
| `olcli check` | Show config paths and credential sources |
| `olcli list` | List all projects |
| `olcli info [project]` | Show project details |
| `olcli pull [project] [dir]` | Download project files |
| `olcli push [dir]` | Upload local changes |
| `olcli sync [dir]` | Bidirectional sync |
| `olcli upload <file> [project]` | Upload a single file |
| `olcli download <file> [project]` | Download a single file |
| `olcli zip [project]` | Download as zip archive |
| `olcli compile [project]` | Trigger compilation |
| `olcli pdf [project]` | Compile and download PDF |
| `olcli output [type]` | Download compile outputs |

## Tips

- **Auto-detect project**: Run commands from a synced directory (contains `.olcli.json`) to skip the project argument
- **Dry run**: Use `olcli push --dry-run` to preview changes before uploading
- **Force overwrite**: Use `olcli pull --force` to overwrite local changes
- **Project ID**: You can use project ID instead of name (24-char hex from URL)
- **Debug auth**: Run `olcli check` to see where credentials are loaded from