lyx ☆
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Description:
GUI document processor based on the LaTeX typesetting system
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.4.4@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @LyX_Official  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: latex documents productivity writing editor
Install: brew install --cask lyx
About:
LyX is a document processor that provides a WYSIWYM (What You See Is What You Mean) interface, allowing users to focus on content structure while LaTeX handles typesetting in the background. It bridges the gap between the power of LaTeX and the ease of a modern graphical interface, making professional-quality documents accessible.
Key Features:
  • WYSIWYM interface for structured document editing
  • Real-time LaTeX equation and bibliography rendering
  • Support for complex documents (theses, books, scientific papers)
  • Cross-platform native look and feel
Use Cases:
  • Writing academic papers and technical documentation
  • Creating structured reports with automated formatting
Alternatives:
  • Overleaf – Cloud-based collaborative LaTeX editor vs LyX's desktop approach
  • Typora – Markdown-focused vs LyX's LaTeX-based structure
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:25pm 2.4.4 0 VERSION_BUMP abd7d8e2
Sep 2, 2025 8:15pm 2.4.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 63f650dc
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