Installs and configures complete LaTeX development environment on macOS with MacTeX, Skim viewer, and SyncTeX support. Use when setting up new machine, installing LaTeX, or configuring PDF viewer.
Installs and configures complete LaTeX environment on macOS with MacTeX, Skim, and SyncTeX support.
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REFERENCE.mdreferences/installation.mdreferences/package-management.mdreferences/skim-configuration.mdreferences/troubleshooting.mdreferences/verification.mdWhen to use this skill:
| 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 |
brew install --cask mactex
# Size: ~4.5 GB (includes everything)
tex --version
# Expected: TeX 3.141592653 (TeX Live 2025)
pdflatex --version
latexmk --version
echo '\documentclass{article}\begin{document}Hello World!\end{document}' > test.tex
pdflatex test.tex
ls test.pdf # Verify PDF created
tex --version shows TeX Live 2025latexmk --version shows 4.86a+pdflatex test.tex creates PDF-synctex=1 flag/Library/TeX/texbin to PATH if neededsudo tlmgr install <package>For detailed information, see:
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