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latexindent for Mac

Add indentation to LaTeX files

Quick answer: latexindent is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install latexindent. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence. It has 493 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What latexindent is

latexindent is a command-line tool for macOS: add indentation to LaTeX files.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

How to install latexindent

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install latexindent.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install latexindent on Mac?

Run brew install latexindent in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is latexindent open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

Does latexindent run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is latexindent?

It was installed 493 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1546 in this catalogue.

What version of latexindent is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.0.3.