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LaTeX Environment Setup
latex-setup
LaTeX environment setup on macOS. TRIGGERS - install LaTeX, MacTeX, Skim viewer, SyncTeX setup.
SKILL.md
Full skill instructions
LaTeX Environment Setup
Quick Reference
When to use this skill:
- Installing LaTeX on a new machine
- Setting up MacTeX distribution
- Configuring Skim PDF viewer with SyncTeX
- Verifying LaTeX installation
- Troubleshooting missing packages
Recommended Stack
| Component | Purpose | Status |
|---|---|---|
| MacTeX 2025 | Full LaTeX distribution (TeX Live 2025) | ✅ Recommended |
| Skim 1.7.11 | PDF viewer with SyncTeX support | ✅ macOS only |
| TeXShop 5.57 | Integrated LaTeX IDE (optional) | ✅ Native macOS |
Quick Start
Install MacTeX
brew install --cask mactex
# Size: ~4.5 GB (includes everything)
Verify Installation
tex --version
# Expected: TeX 3.141592653 (TeX Live 2025)
pdflatex --version
latexmk --version
Test Compilation
echo '\documentclass{article}\begin{document}Hello World!\end{document}' > test.tex
pdflatex test.tex
ls test.pdf # Verify PDF created
Post-Installation Checklist
- Verify
tex --versionshows TeX Live 2025 - Verify
latexmk --versionshows 4.86a+ - Verify
pdflatex test.texcreates PDF - Install Skim if using mactex-no-gui
- Test SyncTeX: compile with
-synctex=1flag - Configure Skim preferences for editor integration
- Add
/Library/TeX/texbinto PATH if needed - Test package installation:
sudo tlmgr install <package>
Reference Documentation
For detailed information, see:
- Installation - Full MacTeX vs lightweight options, Skim installation
- Verification - Check installation, verify PATH, test compilation
- Package Management - Check, install, search for packages with tlmgr
- Skim Configuration - Enable SyncTeX, configure preferences for editor integration
- Troubleshooting - PATH issues, tlmgr problems, permissions
See Also:
- Build Workflows: Use
latex/buildskill for latexmk automation - Table Creation: Use
latex/tablesskill for tabularray usage
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