TyTeX - Custom LaTeX Superset Syntax Highlighting

TyTeX is a VSCode extension that adds syntax highlighting for a LaTeX superset with templating and dynamic bindings. It extends LaTeX syntax to support custom templating features, making it easier to work with dynamic content generation in LaTeX documents.

🚀 Features

✅ Templating Syntax Support:

• {{let ...}} bindings for defining variables.
• {{for ... in ...}} loops for iterating over datasets.
• {{if ...}} conditionals for inline logic.
• {{table(...)}} functions for structured data.

✅ Smart Syntax Highlighting:

• let, for, if, import, new, raw → highlighted as keywords.
• Variables (cust1, meeps, results_table) → distinct color.
• Types (string, number, Customer) → highlighted separately.
• File paths in import ("../src/Customer.ts") → highlighted as strings.
• Accessors (cust1.inner.data) → correctly parsed.

✅ Fully Integrated with LaTeX:

• Extends LaTeX syntax without interfering with normal .tex files.
• Works with .cltx files for templating.
• Highlights LaTeX commands (\textbf{}) inside loops.

📸 Screenshot

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🛠️ Installation

1. From VSCode Marketplace (Recommended):

   • Open VSCode → Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X) → Search for "TyTeX".
   • Click Install.

2. Manual Installation:

   • Download the .vsix file:

     vsce package
     code --install-extension tytex-1.0.0.vsix
     

   • Restart VSCode.

📝 Usage

📌 Example: Variable Bindings

{{let cust1:import<Customer,"../src/Customer.ts">}}
{{let results_table:[new<date:string,item:string,price:number>]}}
{{let date:raw<string>}}