⚡ qtex — Cloud LaTeX Compiler

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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Install

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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Usage

`bash


Compile a LaTeX project

qtex ./my-thesis

Live watch mode — auto-recompile on save

qtex ./my-thesis --watch

Custom output filename

qtex ./my-thesis --output final.pdf

Show all options

qtex --help
`

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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 |

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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

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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`
- Engine: Tectonic (Rust/XeTeX)
- Privacy: Stateless processing — data is never stored

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License

Fair Source License

✅ Free for individuals and teams ≤3 users
📧 Contact for enterprise licensing

See LICENSE for details.

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