# Overleaf

> Use this tool when you need to collaborate on LaTeX projects or automate document editing tasks, such as reading and writing content, extracting document structure, and pushing changes to Overleaf projects via Git access. It solves problems related to version control, document management, and efficient editing of LaTeX documents. Ideal for use cases requiring frequent updates, targeted edits, or integration with AI agents like Claude.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/junfei-z-overleaf  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/junfei-z-overleaf

## Description

An MCP server bridging Claude to Overleaf LaTeX projects via Git access. Provides tools to read files, extract document structure (sections, headings), write content, and push changes back to Overleaf. Features sparse checkout for fast syncing, smart diff mode for token efficiency, and a patch_file tool for targeted edits.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.95
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-19

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** version-control
- **Updated:** 2026-09-19

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/junfei-z-overleaf)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/junfei-z/overleaf-claude-mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "junfei-z-overleaf"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/junfei-z-overleaf` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/junfei-z-overleaf/pull`

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