texshop ☆
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Description:
LaTeX and TeX editor and previewer
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 5.57@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: latex editor macos typesetting scientific-computing pdf
Install: brew install --cask texshop
About:
TeXShop is a native macOS application that serves as an integrated editor and previewer for LaTeX and TeX documents. It provides a seamless workflow by allowing users to edit source code and view compiled PDF output within the same interface. The tool is a cornerstone of the MacTeX distribution, offering a user-friendly gateway to the powerful typesetting capabilities of the TeX ecosystem.
Key Features:
  • Integrated editor with syntax highlighting
  • Live PDF preview with synchronized scrolling
  • One-click typesetting and error log parsing
  • Native macOS look and feel and services integration
Use Cases:
  • Writing academic papers, theses, and technical reports
  • Creating scientific presentations with Beamer
  • Typesetting complex mathematical formulas and equations
Alternatives:
  • VS Code with LaTeX Workshop – More extensible and customizable, but requires more setup
  • Texpad – Commercial alternative with multi-file project management and automatic package discovery
  • Overleaf – Cloud-based collaborative editor, requires internet connection
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 1:06pm 5.54 0 VERSION_BUMP 371498df
Aug 13, 2025 1:26am 5.54 0 VERSION_BUMP a1e3da4d
Aug 5, 2024 9:56pm 5.42 0 VERSION_BUMP 23773c84
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