Description:
Modern typesetting system inspired by TeX
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 0.15.13@1
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Tracked Since: Dec 20, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
typesetting
pdf
lua
documentation
publishing
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Install:
brew install sile
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About:
SILE is a modern typesetting engine that processes content written in its markup language to produce PDF documents. It provides a powerful alternative to LaTeX with a focus on programmatic control and extensibility using Lua. This allows for dynamic layout manipulation and custom typesetting logic beyond static document definitions.
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Key Features:
- Programmatic typesetting with Lua
- Semantic markup for content structure
- Advanced typography and OpenType features
- Extensible via packages and classes
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Use Cases:
- Automated generation of complex PDF reports
- Typesetting books and academic documents
- Creating custom document layouts programmatically
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Alternatives:
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LaTeX
– SILE offers a more modern, scriptable architecture compared to TeX-based systems.
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Pandoc
– Pandoc converts between document formats, while SILE is a dedicated typesetting engine for PDF output.
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