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LaTeX for Manim
Lightweight and portable LaTeX distribution, just enough for Manim based on TeX Live
Version 2026.10.0 · by Naveen M K, Yihui Xie, TeX Live Developers
Official site: github.com
About LaTeX for Manim
This is an extension for [Manim](https://chocolatey.org/packages/manim). This contain LaTeX just enough to run Manim and also lightweight(Around 250MB) and portable.
This package works for both [3b1b's version of Manim](https://github.com/3b1b/manim) and [Community version of Manim](https://github.com/manimcommunity/manim).
Note: This is based of [TinyTeX](https://chocolatey.org/packages/tinytex) with extra dependency required for Manim.
Please inform maintainers as this is an [automatic package](https://chocolatey.org/docs/automatic-packages).
How to install LaTeX for Manim
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install latex-for-manim
- Open LaTeX for Manim once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is LaTeX for Manim free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to github.com, the developer's official site, where LaTeX for Manim is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of LaTeX for Manim?
The version listed here is 2026.10.0, published /Date(1790. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install LaTeX for Manim from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install latex-for-manim. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is LaTeX for Manim safe?
LaTeX for Manim downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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