ThuThesis is a LaTeX thesis template for Tsinghua University that supports undergraduate comprehensive training papers, master's theses, doctoral dissertations, and postdoctoral exit reports.
The template addresses the need for a standardized, institution-specific document format by providing a complete LaTeX package that handles the structural and stylistic requirements of Tsinghua University theses. It includes predefined document classes, formatting rules, and example files that users can adapt for their own work. The template is distributed through multiple channels including CTAN, GitHub Releases, and online editors like Overleaf and TeXPage, with both stable release versions and a development version available for users needing unreleased features.
Adoption is most appropriate for students and researchers at Tsinghua University writing theses in any of the supported categories. The template requires users to read the documentation and example code before beginning work, as the maintainers emphasize that frequent updates necessitate familiarity with current specifications. Users should be aware that the development version on GitHub carries no guarantees and is intended only for experienced TeX users requiring unreleased functionality. The template can be updated automatically through standard TeX distribution tools like tlmgr, or manually by replacing the class files with newer versions. Online editing through Overleaf is available but may experience compilation timeouts due to the template's size.
Development activity shows consistent maintenance with detailed changelog documentation for each version. The project maintains clear separation between stable releases and development versions, with the development version accessible through GitHub workflows and source compilation. The maintainers actively track and document issues, including maintaining a public record of license violations and known problems such as compilation timeout issues on certain platforms.
