MacTeX
brew install --cask mactex-no-gui
v2026.0324
Complete TeX Live distribution for macOS without graphical editing tools.
Why you might care
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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Links
- https://www.tug.org/mactex/
- Brew formula source: Casks/m/mactex-no-gui.rb
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