mactex ☆

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Description:
Full TeX Live distribution with GUI applications

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2025.0308@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

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