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VS Code Collab Extension: GPU Training in Jupyter
Code Automation

VS Code Collab Extension: GPU Training in Jupyter

The VS Code Collab extension connects your local Jupyter notebooks to Google Colab's GPU compute, eliminating …

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TexText: LaTeX + Inkscape Integration for Vector Graphics
Code Automation

TexText: LaTeX + Inkscape Integration for Vector Graphics

TexText is a free Inkscape extension that embeds a live LaTeX compiler into Inkscape, letting you write equations, TikZ …

4 min read
Supercharge TeXstudio: Local AI Chat Without APIs
Research Tools

Supercharge TeXstudio: Local AI Chat Without APIs

Learn how to run a local LLM (Llamafile) inside TeXstudio's AI Chat Assistant in 15 minutes. Write LaTeX with full AI …

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SSH & SLURM: Transfer Code to HPC Clusters
Code Automation

SSH & SLURM: Transfer Code to HPC Clusters

Learn the three-tool HPC stack: SSH/SCP/Rsync for file transfer, Singularity/Apptainer for containerization, and SLURM …

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SLURM Job Scheduling: Submit & Monitor HPC Jobs
Code Automation

SLURM Job Scheduling: Submit & Monitor HPC Jobs

SLURM powers 60% of the world's HPC clusters, but cryptic path errors and resource misconfiguration trip up most …

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Singularity/Apptainer: Local to Cluster Workflow
Code Automation

Singularity/Apptainer: Local to Cluster Workflow

Singularity/Apptainer lets you package your entire development environment into a single .sif file, build it locally, …

6 min read
Run Multiple Jobs with SLURM Array: The Right Way
Code Automation

Run Multiple Jobs with SLURM Array: The Right Way

Learn how to eliminate manual job script duplication by using SLURM array jobs with CSV parameter files. This guide …

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Run LLMs Locally with Llamafile: No Setup Required
Ai Research

Run LLMs Locally with Llamafile: No Setup Required

Llamafile packages LLMs into single-file executables with zero dependencies—no CUDA, no Python, no compilation. Get an …

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OpenAI API Structured Outputs: Extract Paper Metadata Fast
Ai Research

OpenAI API Structured Outputs: Extract Paper Metadata Fast

Extract research paper metadata at scale using OpenAI's structured outputs and Pydantic models. This guide walks you …

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Mermaid Diagrams in Inkscape: Native Extension Setup
Code Automation

Mermaid Diagrams in Inkscape: Native Extension Setup

The Mermaid Diagram Generator extension lets you create publication-ready diagrams directly inside Inkscape—no browser …

5 min read
Matplotlib xkcd Sketch Plots: Hand-Drawn Python Guide
Code Automation

Matplotlib xkcd Sketch Plots: Hand-Drawn Python Guide

Learn how to use Matplotlib's xkcd() context manager to transform standard research plots into hand-drawn sketch-style …

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Matplotlib Figure Generator: Direct Inkscape Extension
Code Automation

Matplotlib Figure Generator: Direct Inkscape Extension

The Matplotlib Figure Generator extension lets you create and edit Matplotlib visualizations directly inside Inkscape …

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