textidote
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Description:
Spelling, grammar and style checking on LaTeX documents
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @sylvainhalle  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: latex linter proofreading writing documentation
Install: brew install textidote
About:
Textidote is a linter and style checker specifically designed for LaTeX documents. It analyzes source files for common spelling errors, grammatical issues, and stylistic weaknesses, helping authors produce cleaner and more readable academic or technical papers. It integrates seamlessly into build pipelines and IDEs to enforce quality standards automatically.
Key Features:
  • Checks spelling and grammar in LaTeX source
  • Detects style issues like passive voice or complex phrasing
  • Supports multiple languages
  • Outputs reports in various formats (JSON, HTML, plain text)
  • IDE integration (VS Code, TeXstudio)
Use Cases:
  • Automated proofreading of academic papers and theses
  • CI/CD pipeline checks for LaTeX documentation
  • Improving readability of technical reports
Alternatives:
  • chktex – chktex focuses on typographical and syntax errors, whereas Textidote provides broader grammar and style checking.
  • LanguageTool – LanguageTool is a general-purpose grammar checker; Textidote is a wrapper specifically adapted to handle LaTeX markup correctly.
Version History
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