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ktex is an open-source command-line utility for performing full LaTeX builds, including multiple compilation passes and Biber or BibTeX processing. It produces an atomic PDF and reports errors with file and line locations for LaTeX users and developers.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceMITCLISelf-hosted
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Overview

6 features

Purpose: Building LaTeX documents reliably while locating compilation errors in source files.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: LaTeX users and developers

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: MIT · platforms: CLI · deployment: cli, self_hosted

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: pypi.org · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the CLI tools & terminal space, ktex takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on building LaTeX documents reliably while locating compilation errors in source files. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for laTeX users and developers. Basis unknown · not verified: ktex is open source under the MIT license. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the command line, and it can be self-hosted.

kleag builds and maintains ktex, and it first shipped in 2026. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 7 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are multi-pass builds, biber support, and bibTeX support.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Multi-pass builds
  • Biber support
  • BibTeX support
  • PDF generation
  • Error location reports
  • Atomic PDF output

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
latex-buildbibtex-biberpdf-compilationerror-reporting

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Built with & integrations

Written with
Claude Code
Runs on
CLISelf-hosted
Written with — evidence
Claude Code
commit 2c04dde3138d · since Oct 2026

Trust & compliance

License
MIT
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHubActive maintenance

Indexing history

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed15 Oct · 11:01 UTC
    ktex seen via PyPI Bulk Enumerator
    Source: PyPI Bulk Enumerator · Open

Frequently asked questions about ktex

What does ktex do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Ktex focuses on building LaTeX documents reliably while locating compilation errors in source files. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.
Who should use ktex?
Inferred · not functionally tested: ktex is an open-source project built for laTeX users and developers.
Is ktex free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — ktex is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does ktex run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: ktex runs on the command line. It can also be self-hosted.
Is ktex still maintained?
The GitHub repository shows 7 commits in the last 90 days.
Who develops ktex?
ktex is developed by kleag.
When did ktex launch?
ktex first shipped in 2026.
Is ktex open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — ktex is open source under the MIT license, developed on GitHub.

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