mactex ☆
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Description:
Full TeX Live distribution with GUI applications
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2026.0324@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: latex tex typesetting documents academic productivity
Install: brew install --cask mactex
About:
MacTeX is a comprehensive TeX Live distribution tailored for macOS, bundling the LaTeX typesetting system with native GUI applications like TeXShop and BibDesk. It provides a complete, out-of-the-box environment for creating professional documents, academic papers, and books. This package ensures seamless integration with macOS features, including native PDF rendering and font management.
Key Features:
  • Full TeX Live distribution with thousands of packages
  • Native macOS GUI applications (TeXShop, BibDesk, TeX Live Utility)
  • Seamless integration with macOS fonts and services
  • Automatic font configuration and system-wide accessibility
Use Cases:
  • Academic writing and publishing with LaTeX
  • Creating scientific papers, theses, and technical documentation
  • Bibliography management and reference formatting
Alternatives:
  • BasicTeX – Minimal TeX Live subset; requires manual package installation, smaller footprint
  • TeX Live – Cross-platform distribution; MacTeX includes macOS-specific GUI tools and optimizations
Version History
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Mar 25, 2026 12:15pm 2026.0324 0 VERSION_BUMP b4c04f9b
Mar 4, 2026 11:26am 2026.0301 0 VERSION_BUMP b87def85
Oct 30, 2023 1:22pm 2023.0314 0 VERSION_BUMP 73489ef8
Oct 30, 2023 10:07am 2023.0314 0 VERSION_BUMP 36bf9b58
Mar 24, 2023 12:44am 2023.0314 0 VERSION_BUMP 8c9b2877
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