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simpletex · v0.2.12 • auto-updates
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Formula snipping and recognition app
brew install --cask simpletex 1
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Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v0.2.123mo ago0.2.11→0.2.12
Review
Mar 11, 2026SimpleTex is a niche app for capturing and converting mathematical formulas into LaTeX, catering to students and professionals in STEM fields. It offers free, open-source formula recognition with limited community support.
Captures mathematical formulas and converts them into LaTeX code.
Maturity: The project shows limited recent activity with no open issues, indicating possible stagnation.
Community: Some interest on Hacker News, but overall, the community discussion is sparse.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0.
- + Helpful for LaTeX users needing formula conversion.
- + Supports mathematical expression recognition.
Cons
- - Sparse community support and low usage metrics.
- - Inactive development with no recent commits.
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