| name | latex-rhythm-refiner |
|---|---|
| description | Post-process LaTeX project prose to improve readability through varied sentence and paragraph lengths. Removes filler phrases and unnecessary transitions while preserving all citations and semantic meaning. |
LaTeX Rhythm Refiner
When to Use
- After LaTeX content generation is complete
- To improve prose flow and readability in academic documents
- When sections feel monotonous or blocky
When NOT to Use
- During initial content drafting
- For citation verification or addition
- For technical/structural LaTeX fixes
Core Principles
1. Preserve Citations Exactly
- Every
\cite{...}must remain in place - Citations stay attached to their original semantic context
- Never move a citation to a different claim or sentence meaning
2. Vary Rhythm Stochastically
Sentence length: Mix short (5-12 words), medium (13-22 words), and long (23-35 words) sentences. Avoid consecutive sentences of similar length.
Paragraph length: Alternate between: - Short (2-3 sentences) for emphasis or transitions - Medium (4-5 sentences) for standard exposition - Long (6-8 sentences) for complex arguments
3. Remove Fillers
Eliminate or replace: - "in order to" → "to" - "it is worth noting that" → (delete or rephrase directly) - "due to the fact that" → "because" - "in the context of" → "in" or "for" - "a large number of" → "many" - "in spite of the fact that" → "although" - "at the present time" → "now" or "currently" - "for the purpose of" → "to" or "for"
4. Minimize Transitions
Remove when structure already implies the relationship: - "However," / "Therefore," / "Moreover," / "Furthermore," - "As mentioned above," / "As previously discussed," - "It should be noted that" / "In this regard,"
5. Tighten Prose
- Prefer active voice; replace vague verbs ("shows", "does", "works") with concrete ones
- Avoid repeated sentence openings across adjacent sentences ("This", "In practice", etc.)
- Replace hedge stacks ("may potentially") with one qualifier
- Each paragraph: one main idea, clear first sentence
- Ensure figures/tables are referenced and explained in text
Processing Workflow
Per-Section Refinement
Process one section at a time:
- Read the section fully to understand context and argument flow
- Identify all
\cite{...}locations and their attached claims - Map current sentence/paragraph lengths
- Refine: - Vary sentence lengths (break long chains, combine choppy sequences) - Adjust paragraph boundaries for rhythm - Strip fillers and unnecessary transitions
- Verify all citations remain with their original semantic claims
- Output the refined section
Verification Checklist
Before finalizing each section: - [ ] Citation count unchanged - [ ] Each citation still supports its original claim - [ ] No 3+ consecutive sentences of similar length - [ ] Paragraph lengths vary - [ ] Filler phrases removed - [ ] Unnecessary transitions eliminated - [ ] Technical accuracy preserved
Constraints
- Do not add, remove, or relocate citations
- Do not change technical claims or data
- Do not alter LaTeX commands, environments, or structure
- Do not modify figure/table references or captions
- Do not expand abbreviations or change terminology