How large is the MacTeX installation?

The full MacTeX distribution installed by this skill is approximately 4.5 GB, ensuring all standard packages and fonts are available offline.

What is SyncTeX and why is it configured?

SyncTeX allows for bidirectional communication between your LaTeX source and the PDF viewer, letting you jump from a line of code to the corresponding spot in the PDF and vice versa.

Does this skill work on Windows or Linux?

This specific skill is currently optimized for macOS, as it utilizes Mac-specific tools like MacTeX, Skim, and the Homebrew package manager.

Can I use this to install specific LaTeX packages?

Yes, the skill provides tools and workflows for using 'tlmgr' (TeX Live Manager) to search for and install additional packages as needed.

Does it require administrative privileges?

Yes, installing MacTeX via Homebrew and managing packages with tlmgr typically requires sudo or administrative access on your macOS system.

LaTeX Environment Setup

Name: LaTeX Environment Setup
Author: terrylica

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Productividad y Flujo de Trabajo

Installs and configures a complete LaTeX development environment on macOS featuring MacTeX, Skim, and SyncTeX integration.

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The LaTeX Environment Setup skill automates the complex process of preparing a professional typesetting environment on macOS. It streamlines the installation of the MacTeX distribution via Homebrew, configures the Skim PDF viewer for seamless SyncTeX integration, and performs comprehensive verification of the TeX Live toolchain. This skill is essential for researchers, engineers, and technical writers who need a reliable, production-ready LaTeX workflow without the manual configuration overhead typically associated with document preparation systems.

Características Principales

Streamlined LaTeX package management via tlmgr integration
Comprehensive environment verification including PATH and version checks
Automated test compilation workflows to ensure system integrity
Automated installation of the full MacTeX distribution
Configuration of Skim PDF viewer with SyncTeX support for editor-preview syncing
2 GitHub stars

Casos de Uso

Troubleshooting and repairing broken LaTeX installations or missing package dependencies
Setting up a new macOS workstation for academic or technical document authoring
Configuring a bidirectional SyncTeX workflow between source code and PDF previews

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Características Principales

Streamlined LaTeX package management via tlmgr integration
Comprehensive environment verification including PATH and version checks
Automated test compilation workflows to ensure system integrity
Automated installation of the full MacTeX distribution
Configuration of Skim PDF viewer with SyncTeX support for editor-preview syncing
2 GitHub stars

Casos de Uso

Troubleshooting and repairing broken LaTeX installations or missing package dependencies
Setting up a new macOS workstation for academic or technical document authoring
Configuring a bidirectional SyncTeX workflow between source code and PDF previews