# Recipe Book Example
This example demonstrates creating a family recipe book using TeXFlow's complete workflow.
## How an AI Agent Operates TeXFlow
As an AI agent using TeXFlow, I navigate the document creation process through semantic tool operations. Here's how I work:
### 1. Following Semantic Operations
Instead of needing to memorize a large toolset, I use 8 semantic operations (document, output, project, templates, etc.) with action parameters. The consistent pattern `tool(action='...', parameters)` makes navigation intuitive.
### 2. Using Tool Hints
Each tool response includes `💡 Next:` suggestions that guide my next actions:
- After creating content → suggests read, edit, or export
- After validation failure → suggests edit to fix specific errors
- After export → suggests print or archive
### 3. Project Context Awareness
Once I create a project, TeXFlow maintains context. I don't track exact file paths - the system handles path resolution within the project structure.
### 4. Validation Feedback Loops
When validation fails, I receive specific error information rather than generic messages. This allows targeted fixes without guessing.
### 5. Conversion Over Recreation
I use the `convert` action to transform existing documents between formats, preserving content while changing presentation.
### 6. Modular Content Strategy
I create individual documents (intro, recipes) then combine them, making content reusable and maintainable.
## Project Setup
```python
# Create a new project
mcp__texflow__project(action='create', name='recipe-book',
description='A collection of favorite recipes with beautiful formatting')
```
## Content Creation
Created three Markdown documents in the project:
- `content/intro.md` - Welcome and introduction
- `content/pasta-sauce.md` - Grandma's pasta sauce recipe
- `content/sugar-cookies.md` - Holiday cookie recipe
- `content/recipe-book.md` - Combined book with all recipes
## Document Processing
```python
# Convert Markdown to LaTeX
mcp__texflow__document(action='convert',
source='content/recipe-book.md',
target_format='latex')
# Enhance LaTeX with custom formatting
mcp__texflow__document(action='edit',
path='content/recipe-book.tex',
old_string='...',
new_string='...')
# Validate the document
mcp__texflow__document(action='validate',
path='content/recipe-book.tex')
```
## Output Generation
```python
# Export to PDF
mcp__texflow__output(action='export',
source='content/recipe-book.tex')
# Print the recipe book
mcp__texflow__output(action='print',
source='content/recipe-book.pdf',
printer='BrotherHL-L3295CDW')
```
## Result
A professionally typeset recipe book with:
- Custom fonts and formatting
- Table of contents
- Consistent styling throughout
- Family stories and traditions preserved
- Ready for printing and sharing
The complete workflow took the content from simple Markdown files through LaTeX processing to a beautifully printed document.
