Evidence-linked writing

The Manuscript Studio combines a structured writing project, multi-file LaTeX source, rendered PDF, bibliography and an agent that can work against the study record.

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In plain terms

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    Import an existing project

    Start from a template, a Word document, a single TeX file or a multi-file LaTeX archive with folders and assets.

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    Edit with visible changes

    Ask the agent to draft, revise or verify text, then inspect additions and removals before accepting a version.

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    Keep citations close

    Link searches and library sources to the manuscript so a citation can be opened at the supporting passage.

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A documented workflow

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Create or import

Choose a publication template or bring in the project you already use.

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Connect the study

Attach literature searches, interview findings, datasets and saved figures to the manuscript workspace.

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Draft and verify

Use the agent for bounded edits, claim checks and citation work while reviewing each proposed change.

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Compile and share

Render the PDF, inspect compilation diagnostics and share a protected review link with passage-level comments.
Fig. 1A thesis draft in the Writer's template, grounded on the demo review (run fmvx3f8j2k): main.tex, lines 70 to 76. The log is tectonic's console for this build; the pages are pages 6 and 12 of its PDF.
Fig. 1A thesis draft in the Writer's template, grounded on the demo review (run fmvx3f8j2k): main.tex, lines 70 to 76. The log is tectonic's console for this build; the pages are pages 6 and 12 of its PDF.
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SixSentences_ Manuscript Studio with project files, LaTeX source, rendered PDF and evidence-linked writing controls
Fig. 2The Writer in the demo workspace: the chat proposes its edit to the abstract as a diff, and main.tex changes only when you apply it.
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Method and boundaries

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A writing assistant is most useful when it knows which sources, results and constraints belong to the project. The Manuscript Studio gives the agent that context without treating every generated sentence as accepted text.

Version comparisons highlight what was added and removed. Snapshots make larger edits reversible, while compilation diagnostics connect errors to the relevant source file and line.

  • Multi-file LaTeX project tree and PDF preview
  • Source-to-preview navigation
  • Citation and claim verification
  • Version comparison, snapshots and protected review links

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Survey findings, interview quotes, deterministic dataset analyses and saved source figures can enter the same manuscript project. Their provenance travels with them, which makes later checking less dependent on memory or local folder names.

The editor is not a substitute for authorship. It is a place to keep research materials, agent activity and author decisions aligned through drafting and revision.

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Evidence-linked writing

  1. 01Can I import an Overleaf-style project?

    A multi-file LaTeX project can be imported as an archive, including folders and assets. Complex custom build systems may still need adjustment after import.

  2. 02Does the agent overwrite my manuscript?

    Agent edits are presented as changes that can be reviewed. Snapshots and version comparison make the revision history inspectable.

  3. 03Can reviewers comment without an account?

    A manuscript can be shared through a protected review link so invited reviewers can comment on specific passages.

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