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Texpile
What it is
Texpile is a free, open-source desktop editor for LaTeX, Typst, and Markdown on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It combines visual and source editing in the same file, and LaTeX and Typst documents update in a preview as the user types. Editing works offline without a compiler, but compiling LaTeX requires the user's own TeX distribution; Typst compilation and preview use tinymist. A built-in shell can run latexmk or another compile command. The editor can preserve project versions, show changes, and restore an earlier version. For collaboration, users can share a folder for real-time editing, with guests joining by code without an account. Shared sessions are end-to-end encrypted, and documentation identifies those sessions as the feature that uses the network. Texpile can search a Zotero library and insert citations when Zotero is running with Better BibTeX installed. An optional local MCP server lets Claude Code or Codex read editor state and control app actions. The software uses the AGPL-3.0 license, and the site links to a Discord community.
For and against
For
- Free and open source under AGPL-3.0
- Works offline for editing
- Combines visual and source editing
- Supports shared real-time editing
Against
- LaTeX compilation requires a TeX distribution
- Typst compilation and preview require tinymist
- Zotero citations require Better BibTeX and Zotero running
The verdict
Texpile offers offline editing across three document formats, with live previews for LaTeX and Typst and optional collaboration. Users need separate tools for compiling, Zotero citation insertion, and Typst preview.
Who it suits
Texpile suits people editing LaTeX, Typst, or Markdown documents who want visual and source editing in a desktop app. It also fits collaborative projects or workflows using Zotero, provided the required tools are installed.
Plans and prices
Texpile
Free; offline desktop editor
Read 30 Sep 2026 · texpile.com
On the record
- AI integration
- An optional local MCP server lets Claude Code or Codex read editor state and control app actions.texpile.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Collaboration
- Users can share a folder for real-time editing; guests can join by code without an account.texpile.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Editing
- It offers visual and source editing for documents in the same file.texpile.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Formats and compiler
- LaTeX compilation uses the user's own TeX distribution; editing works without one.texpile.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- License
- Texpile is free and open source under AGPL-3.0.texpile.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Live preview
- LaTeX and Typst documents update in a preview as the user types.texpile.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Product
- Texpile is a local desktop editor for LaTeX, Typst, and Markdown.texpile.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Security
- Shared sessions are end-to-end encrypted, and the documentation says this is the one feature that uses the network.texpile.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- The site links to a Discord community for users.texpile.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Terminal
- Texpile includes a shell for latexmk or another compile command.texpile.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Typst requirement
- Typst compiling and preview use tinymist, while editing works without it.texpile.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Version control
- The editor can save project versions, show changes, and restore an older version.texpile.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Zotero integration
- Texpile can search a Zotero library and insert citations; Zotero must be running with Better BibTeX installed.texpile.com · read 30 Sep 2026
