overleaf
An open-source, web-based, real-time collaborative LaTeX editor for writing and editing scientific documents.
What is overleaf?
Overleaf is an open-source, web-based collaborative LaTeX editor that allows multiple users to edit scientific documents simultaneously in real time. It provides a cloud-based alternative to traditional desktop LaTeX editors, with integrated compilation, project management, and collaboration features. The project solves the problem of coordinating LaTeX document editing among research teams and simplifies the LaTeX writing process through a browser-based interface.
Researchers, academics, students, and technical writers who need to create and collaborate on LaTeX documents such as academic papers, theses, and technical reports. Particularly useful for teams working on scientific publications.
Developers choose Overleaf because it offers real-time collaborative editing specifically for LaTeX, eliminating the need for manual merging of document versions. As open-source software, it provides transparency and the ability to self-host, giving institutions control over their data and infrastructure.
Overview
A web-based collaborative LaTeX editor
Use Cases
Best For
- Collaborative writing of academic research papers with multiple authors
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