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User-defined compile engines

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Description

It would be nice to be able to pass a R function as compile engine. My goal is to be able to reuse some old makefiles and DOS-style bat files via system calls.

They are still more general than rubber, arara and latexmk, in particular if you need OS integration.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the compile-engine entry point and reviewing how external commands are invoked; define the R-function contract and verify support for the cited makefiles and DOS-style batch files.

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Assessment

Tech stack
latex, r
Domain
build-system, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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