matlab-live-script

The MATLAB Live Script Generator is a specialized skill designed for developers, educators, and data scientists who need to produce high-quality, readable, and reproducible MATLAB documentation. Unlike binary .mlx files, this skill focuses on creating plain text .m files that maintain the rich layout capabilities of Live Scripts while being version-control friendly and easily readable by coding agents.

This skill automates the complex formatting rules required for Live Scripts, such as specific section tagging using %% and %[text] markers, LaTeX equation rendering with doubled backslashes, and proper handling of bulleted lists and tables. It ensures that every script is generated with a mandatory metadata appendix, guaranteeing compatibility with the MATLAB environment and internal reader optimizations.

• Automatically inserts mandatory appendix metadata for proper Live Script rendering.

• Implements consistent section headers using the required %% and %[text] ## pattern.

• Supports LaTeX equation rendering with proper double-backslash escape sequences.

• Provides templates for interactive documentation, including markdown-based bulleted lists and structured tables.

• Manages plot and figure display through implicit creation without restrictive commands like figure or clear.

• Enhances code readability by enforcing rich text documentation instead of verbose fprintf comments.

• Facilitates educational content creation by integrating code blocks with narrative descriptions.

• Optimizes token usage for coding agents by standardizing file structure and ignoring heavy metadata in processing.

• Always ensure files utilize the .m extension to remain in plain text format.

• Avoid using binary .mlx formats to maintain compatibility with standard source control and text editors.

• Use this skill when generating tutorials, research analysis reports, classroom materials, or documenting algorithm implementations.

• Remember that the required appendix must always appear at the end of the script to prevent rendering errors.

• Do not use commands like close all or clear at the top of scripts to avoid workspace interference during execution.

• Always use the %[text] prefix for documentation to ensure proper display within the MATLAB Live Editor interface.