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MiKTeX

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MiKTeX is an open-source TeX distribution for Windows, Linux, and macOS. It provides TeX and LaTeX engines, document compilation tools, and an integrated package manager that can install missing components as needed.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceWebWindowsmacOSLinuxSelf-hostedCLI
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982stars
128forks
6features
2016since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Installing and managing the TeX tools and packages needed to create and compile documents.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: LaTeX and TeX users

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: Open Source · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, windows, macos, linux, self_hosted, cli

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

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

MiKTeX sits in PulseGate's Frameworks & SDKs category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on installing and managing the TeX tools and packages needed to create and compile documents. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for laTeX and TeX users. Basis unknown · not verified: MiKTeX is open source under the Open Source license. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, and the command line, and it can be self-hosted.

It is developed by MiKTeX Project, and it first shipped in 2016. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 982 stars and 2 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include teX distribution, laTeX compilation, and package manager.

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

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • TeX distribution
  • LaTeX compilation
  • Package manager
  • Automatic package installation
  • PDF generation
  • Cross-platform support

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
tex-distributionlatex-typesettingdocument-compilationpackage-management

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Built with & integrations

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Indexing history

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed8 Oct · 20:23 UTC
    Miktex seen via Saashub
    Source: Saashub · Open

Frequently asked questions about MiKTeX

What is MiKTeX?
Inferred · not functionally tested: MiKTeX focuses on installing and managing the TeX tools and packages needed to create and compile documents. It is catalogued under Frameworks & SDKs on PulseGate.
Who is MiKTeX for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: MiKTeX is an open-source project built for laTeX and TeX users.
Does MiKTeX have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — MiKTeX is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does MiKTeX run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: MiKTeX runs on the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, and the command line. It can also be self-hosted.
Is MiKTeX still active?
The GitHub repository shows 2 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to MiKTeX?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include async-matrix-bridge, loyaltydog-mcp, and Page Json.async-matrix-bridgeloyaltydog-mcpPage Json
Who develops MiKTeX?
MiKTeX is developed by MiKTeX Project.
When did MiKTeX launch?
MiKTeX first shipped in 2016.

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