Welcome to TeXlyre
TeXlyre is a local-first LaTeX and Typst editor that runs entirely in your browser.
A Local-First Approach to Collaborative Editing
TeXlyre is designed around data ownership and privacy. Your documents are stored in the browser’s local storage rather than on TeXlyre-hosted servers. Collaboration is established directly between peers through WebRTC, and supported LaTeX and Typst compilation runs locally through WebAssembly-based engines.
This gives you a private, local-first writing environment while still supporting modern collaborative editing and browser-based typesetting.
Local compilation provides TeXlyre’s supported in-browser LaTeX and Typst workflows. It does not allow for arbitrary shell commands, build scripts, or external system tools can be executed on your device from within TeXlyre.
Getting Started
Choose your path based on your needs:
For Quick Exploration: Start with a guest session to try TeXlyre immediately without any setup. Guest sessions provide full functionality but don't persist after you close your browser.
For Regular Use: Create a full account to save your projects permanently in your browser. You can upgrade from a guest session at any time.
For Collaboration: Share project links with others to begin real-time collaborative editing. No accounts are required for collaborators to join.
TeXlyre works best in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. Some advanced features like file system backup require Chrome or Edge for full functionality.
Open Source and Community
TeXlyre is released under the AGPL-3.0 license. The source code is available on GitHub, and the project welcomes contributions from the community. The local-first approach means you're never locked into a specific service provider.
Ready to start? Head to the Getting Started section to begin your TeXlyre journey.