🛠️ TeXbrain, a LaTeX editor that runs pdfTeX in the browser via WASM
Summary
TeXbrain is a static site LaTeX editor that runs pdfTeX in the browser via WebAssembly without a backend. It features direct local folder access and built-in git integration so users can work offline without accounts or subscriptions.
Why it’s interesting
It compiles pdfTeX to WASM and handles dynamic package loading via a service worker and jsDelivr to enable fully client-side compilation and local file system access.
Target user
People on a work laptop, Chromebook, or university lab PC where installing TeX Live is not an option, and users wanting to avoid subscription paywalls.
Source metrics: Points 10 · Comments 2
HN discussion · Project
Source: #HackerNews / Show HN
Summary
TeXbrain is a static site LaTeX editor that runs pdfTeX in the browser via WebAssembly without a backend. It features direct local folder access and built-in git integration so users can work offline without accounts or subscriptions.
Why it’s interesting
It compiles pdfTeX to WASM and handles dynamic package loading via a service worker and jsDelivr to enable fully client-side compilation and local file system access.
Target user
People on a work laptop, Chromebook, or university lab PC where installing TeX Live is not an option, and users wanting to avoid subscription paywalls.
Source metrics: Points 10 · Comments 2
HN discussion · Project
Source: #HackerNews / Show HN