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brew install --cask mactex-no-gui v2026.0324

Complete TeX Live distribution for macOS without graphical editing tools.

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Installs the full TeX ecosystem (compiler, fonts, packages) needed to compile LaTeX documents from the command line. Preferred by users who use external editors and want a lighter installation without bundled GUI apps like TeXShop.

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