Real-time LaTeX compiler and preview for VS Code, powered by Tectonic.
Requirements
- Tectonic installed and on your
PATH
Usage
Open any .tex file. Click PREVIEW in the top-right of the editor to open the live preview panel.
Save the file — Tectonic compiles it and the PDF updates instantly.
Features
- Compiles on save via Tectonic
- All pages rendered side-by-side with the editor
- Fit-width zoom and manual zoom controls
- Compilation status indicator (compiling / ready / error)
- Error log shown inline on failure
Settings
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
liveLaTeX.tectonicPath |
"tectonic" |
Path to tectonic binary |
liveLaTeX.compileOnSave |
true |
Compile on save |
liveLaTeX.compileOnType |
false |
Compile on type (debounced) |
liveLaTeX.debounceMs |
1500 |
Debounce delay in ms for compile-on-type |