texlab
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Description:
Implementation of the Language Server Protocol for LaTeX
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 5.24.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 3, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: latex lsp language-server productivity documentation
Install: brew install texlab
About:
texlab is an implementation of the Language Server Protocol (LSP) for LaTeX. It provides essential IDE features like autocompletion, error checking, and navigation for writing complex documents. This tool significantly improves the workflow for researchers, academics, and students using LaTeX.
Key Features:
  • Real-time error checking and linting
  • Intelligent autocompletion for commands and citations
  • Go-to-definition and find-references for labels
  • Built-in forward and inverse search for PDF viewing
Use Cases:
  • Writing academic papers and theses in LaTeX
  • Developing complex scientific documentation
  • Collaborative writing projects using LaTeX
Alternatives:
  • LaTeX Workshop (VS Code) – A full VS Code extension, whereas texlab is editor-agnostic via LSP.
Version History
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