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Gummi

Gummi is a free desktop editor for writing LaTeX documents on Linux, macOS, and Windows; listed platform support also includes BSD and macOS/NetBSD.

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6.0
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What Gummi is

Gummi is a free desktop editor for writing LaTeX documents on Linux, macOS, and Windows; listed platform support also includes BSD and macOS/NetBSD. Its preview pane reflects document edits almost immediately, while syntax highlighting distinguishes LaTeX commands from other text. Users can choose editor colour schemes or add custom styles in `~/.config/gummi/styles`. Command snippets can be assigned shortcut keys or command text, and some examples are provided. Wizards insert LaTeX for images, tables, matrices, and bibliography files, and documents can be saved as templates. Project support groups documents and keeps compilation settings and file locations in a plain-text file. PDF export is among the documented file operations. Spell checking is off by default and requires both a selected language and gtkspell. Installation packages are listed for multiple distributions and operating systems. The home page says development is active again and points to GitHub for current code and releases; the source-build guide describes its code as the latest untested development version.

Good

  • Free plan with no paid plans stated.
  • Preview updates almost immediately as documents change.
  • Wizards cover images, tables, matrices, and bibliographies.
  • Supports PDF export.
  • Runs on Linux, BSD, macOS/NetBSD, and Windows.

Watch out

  • Spell checking is off by default.
  • Spell checking requires gtkspell and a selected language.
  • Source-build code is described as untested development code.

Who it suits

Gummi suits LaTeX writers who want a free desktop editor with a live preview, document helpers, and project grouping. It is also relevant to users who prefer to install from packages for supported systems.

Verdict

Gummi brings live preview and practical LaTeX helpers to a free desktop editor. Note the extra requirements for spell checking and the untested status described for source-build code.

Plans and prices

From Gummi's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2001.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
GummiFreeNo paid plans or usage limits stated

The facts

Each one read from Gummi's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Command snippets
Users can assign shortcut keys or command text to commonly used LaTeX blocks; some examples are preconfigured.checked 8 Oct 2001
Development status
The official home page says Gummi is once again actively developed and points readers to GitHub for current code and releases.checked 8 Oct 2001
Document helpers
Wizards can insert LaTeX for images, tables, matrices, or bibliography files, and users can save documents as templates.checked 8 Oct 2001
Editor themes
Users can choose alternative editor colour schemes, and custom styles can be placed in ~/.config/gummi/styles.checked 8 Oct 2001
Export
The documented file operations include exporting to PDF.checked 8 Oct 2001
Live preview
Changes to a document appear almost immediately in a preview pane.checked 8 Oct 2001
Product
Gummi is described as a simple LaTeX editor.checked 8 Oct 2001
Projects
Project support groups documents and stores compilation settings and file locations in a plain-text file.checked 8 Oct 2001
Source build
The guide says developers can compile Gummi from source and describes that code as the latest untested development code.checked 8 Oct 2001
Spell checking
Spell checking is off by default and requires selecting a language and having gtkspell installed.checked 8 Oct 2001
Support and involvement
The wiki links to troubleshooting and frequently asked questions and invites contributions through development, translations, and testing.checked 8 Oct 2001
Supported packaging
The install guide lists packages for Ubuntu, Debian, Gentoo, Arch, Slackware, OpenBSD, macOS/NetBSD, and Windows.checked 8 Oct 2001
Syntax highlighting
LaTeX commands are highlighted separately from the rest of the text.checked 8 Oct 2001

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