io.github.SepineTam/latex-mcp
Enable AI agents to compile TeX files with LaTeX inside a Docker container.
Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
latex-mcpclaude mcp add latex-mcp -- uvx latex-mcp==0.1.3
{
"mcpServers": {
"latex-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"latex-mcp==0.1.3"
]
}
}
}
Documentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
latex-mcp
Enable AI agents to compile TeX files with LaTeX inside a Docker container.
Quickly Start
Prerequisites
- Docker
- Recommended hardware: 4GB or higher
- Network access to GitHub Container Registry
Configuration in Claude Code
Create a .mcp.json file in your project root. This configuration is ideal for team collaboration as it uses ${PWD} environment variable that works across different machines:
{
"mcpServers": {
"latex-mcp": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"--mount",
"type=bind,src=${PWD},dst=${PWD}",
"-w",
"${PWD}",
"ghcr.io/sepinetam/latex-mcp:latest"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
What is io.github.SepineTam/latex-mcp?
Enable AI agents to compile TeX files with LaTeX inside a Docker container.
How do I install io.github.SepineTam/latex-mcp?
It runs on your machine. In Claude Code: claude mcp add latex-mcp -- uvx latex-mcp==0.1.3. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does io.github.SepineTam/latex-mcp need an API key?
Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.
Is io.github.SepineTam/latex-mcp open source?
Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the AGPL-3.0 license.
Who maintains io.github.SepineTam/latex-mcp?
It is published by SepineTam. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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