vimtex
A modern Vim and Neovim filetype plugin providing comprehensive LaTeX editing, compilation, and navigation features.
What is vimtex?
VimTeX is a filetype and syntax plugin for Vim and Neovim designed specifically for LaTeX document editing. It transforms Vim into a powerful LaTeX editor by providing features like compilation, PDF viewer integration, smart navigation, and enhanced editing, all while adhering to Vim's native editing principles for a seamless workflow.
Vim and Neovim users who regularly write LaTeX documents, such as academics, researchers, students, and technical writers, and prefer a text-centric, keyboard-driven editing environment over a full IDE.
Developers choose VimTeX because it integrates naturally with Vim's editing model, offering modular, composable features without becoming a monolithic IDE. It supports multiple compilation backends and PDF viewers, provides extensive motions and text objects for efficient editing, and works well with other dedicated plugins for a customized LaTeX workflow.
Overview
VimTeX: A modern Vim and neovim filetype plugin for LaTeX files.
Use Cases
Best For
- Writing and editing LaTeX documents in Vim or Neovim with syntax highlighting and project support.
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