When to Use
- Creating any new LaTeX document (add initial version entry)
- Updating an existing document with meaningful changes
- Reviewing or auditing document history
Dependencies
This skill works alongside:
| Skill | Purpose |
|---|---|
latex-corporate-docs | Corporate template and document structure |
Version Control Table
Every LaTeX document MUST include a version control table immediately after \maketitle and \thispagestyle{fancy} (if present), BEFORE any content (confidentiality notices, resumen ejecutivo, etc.).
LaTeX Macro
The \versiontable command is defined in the document preamble. It uses the corporate color palette for consistent styling.
Source:
assets/version_macros.tex
Usage
Place the macro definition in the preamble (after custom macros section), then call it right after \maketitle:
Example:
assets/version_usage.tex
Critical Rule: Always Ask for Author
Before adding or updating a version entry, the agent MUST ask the user who made the changes. Never assume "Equipo Bastet" or any generic author. The version table tracks individual accountability, so the author field must reflect the real person.
Example prompt:
"¿Quién es el autor de estos cambios para la tabla de versiones?"
Rules
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Placement | Immediately after \maketitle (and \thispagestyle{fancy} if present), before any other content |
| Ordering | Newest version LAST (chronological, top-to-bottom) |
| Version format | MAJOR.MINOR — increment MAJOR for structural changes, MINOR for content updates |
| Date format | Mes Año (e.g., Enero 2026) — matches \date{} convention |
| Author | The specific person who made the changes — ALWAYS ask the user, never assume |
| Changes | Brief description of what changed (1 sentence) |
| Initial version | Always 1.0 with description Versión inicial del documento |
When to Increment Version
| Change Type | Version Bump | Example |
|---|---|---|
| New document | 1.0 | Initial creation |
| Content updates, corrections | +0.1 | Fix typos, update figures |
| New sections added | +0.1 | Add appendix, new analysis |
| Major restructuring | +1.0 | Rewrite, change scope |
| Data refresh (economics) | +0.1 | Update CLP values, exchange rates |
Checklist
-
\versiontableand\versionrowmacros defined in preamble - Version table placed immediately after
\maketitle - At least one version entry (1.0 — initial)
- Versions in chronological order (oldest first)
- Each entry has version, date, author, and change description