WebLaTeX
All-in-one web-based LaTeX editor with native Git, VSCode, and Copilot support. A complete replacement for Overleaf.
Project Overview
WebLaTeX is a comprehensive web-based LaTeX editor designed to provide a superior alternative to existing solutions. It integrates modern development tools like Git version control, VSCode editor, and GitHub Copilot to streamline the document creation process.
Technologies
- React & Next.js
- Monaco Editor (VSCode)
- Git Integration
- GitHub Copilot API
- Docker & Kubernetes
Timeline
Project Duration
6 months
Team Size
4 developers
Completed
2023
The Challenge
Existing LaTeX editors like Overleaf lack modern development features that programmers and technical writers have come to expect. Users often struggle with limited version control, basic editing capabilities, and the absence of AI assistance for complex LaTeX syntax.
Academic researchers, technical writers, and students needed a more powerful, feature-rich LaTeX editing environment that combines the familiarity of modern code editors with the specialized needs of LaTeX document preparation.
Our Solution
We developed WebLaTeX, a comprehensive web-based LaTeX editor that integrates the best features of modern development environments:
VSCode Integration
Embedded the powerful Monaco editor with syntax highlighting, code completion, and snippets tailored for LaTeX.
Native Git Support
Built-in version control with branch management, commit history, and collaboration features.
AI-Powered Assistance
GitHub Copilot integration to help users write complex LaTeX code, equations, and document structures.
Key Features
Advanced Editor
Monaco-based editor with LaTeX-specific syntax highlighting, code folding, and intelligent autocomplete.
Git Version Control
Native Git integration with visual diff tools, branch management, and merge conflict resolution.
Copilot Integration
AI assistance for writing LaTeX code, generating equations, and creating document structures.
Real-time Collaboration
Multiple users can edit documents simultaneously with presence indicators and change tracking.
Template Library
Extensive collection of document templates for academic papers, theses, presentations, and more.
PDF Preview
Instant PDF rendering with synchronized scrolling between source and preview.
Results & Impact
Increase in Productivity
Users reported significant time savings when creating complex LaTeX documents.
Active Users
Growing user base of researchers, students, and technical writers.
User Satisfaction
High satisfaction ratings from users transitioning from other LaTeX editors.
WebLaTeX has completely transformed how our research team collaborates on papers. The Git integration is seamless, and having VSCode's powerful features right in the browser makes writing complex LaTeX documents so much easier. The Copilot integration is a game-changer for quickly generating equations and boilerplate code.
Dr. Alan Parker
Professor of Computer Science, Tech University
Ready to Upgrade Your LaTeX Workflow?
Experience the power of modern development tools in your LaTeX documents with WebLaTeX.