Ultra-fast cloud LaTeX compiler. Compile .tex documents in milliseconds without installing TeXLive or MikTeX. Zero config, sub-second builds, live watch mode.
npm install qtex

Compile LaTeX documents in the cloud. Sub-second builds. Zero configuration.
No TeXLive. No MikTeX. No 5GB downloads. Just fast PDF generation.
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Website
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macOS / Linux
``bash`
curl -fsSL https://srsergiolazaro.github.io/qtex/install.sh | bash
Windows (PowerShell)
`powershell`
irm https://srsergiolazaro.github.io/qtex/install.ps1 | iex
Or use directly with npx (zero install):
`bash`
npx qtex ./my-project
Or install globally via npm:
`bash`
npm install -g qtex
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`bashCompile a LaTeX project
qtex ./my-thesis
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Features
| | Feature | Description |
|-|---------|-------------|
| ⚡ | Blazing Fast | Rust-based Tectonic engine compiles in milliseconds |
| 📦 | Zero Config | No TeXLive, no MikTeX, no local dependencies |
| 👀 | Watch Mode | Auto-recompile on
.tex, .bib, .sty, and image changes |
| 🔍 | Validation | Pre-flight syntax checks before compilation |
| 📂 | Multi-file | Recursive asset discovery with nested folders |
| 🔒 | Private | Stateless & ephemeral — your files are never stored |---
How it Works

1. Scan — Discover all
.tex files and dependencies
2. Validate — Pre-flight syntax check via API
3. Compile — Cloud processing with Tectonic engine
4. Download — Get your PDF instantly---
Why qtex?
| Traditional LaTeX | qtex |
|-------------------|------|
| 5GB+ TeXLive install | Zero install |
| Minutes to compile | Milliseconds |
| Complex setup | One command |
| Local resources | Cloud-powered |
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API & Infrastructure
- Endpoint:
https://latex.taptapp.xyz`---
Fair Source License
✅ Free for individuals and teams ≤3 users
📧 Contact for enterprise licensing
See LICENSE for details.
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