TeXRA: AI TeX Research Assistant for VS Code

TeXRA brings large language models to your academic writing workflow. The extension embeds AI-powered agents directly in VS Code so you can draft, revise, and manage LaTeX projects without leaving your editor.

See texra.ai or the full documentation for tutorials and a web-based launch page.

Why TeXRA

AI agents for every task – polish prose, fix LaTeX, draw TikZ, convert papers to slides, perform OCR, or chat with interactive tool-use agents that can run code. Follow up directly in the progress view.
Transparent streaming – watch model reasoning stream separately from final responses for Claude, DeepSeek, o1, and more.
Progress view – detailed logs, clickable references, syntax-highlighted code, re-run buttons, and status-bar updates. Helpful empty states guide new users, and a sample project command provides a ready-made example.
LaTeX-first workflow – automatic figure extraction, PDF and image conversion, indentation, word counts, diffing, and multi-file selection. The extension detects TeX tools on all platforms and integrates with Overleaf and LaTeX Workshop.
Broad model support – OpenAI (GPT‑5 family, GPT‑OSS), Anthropic (Claude Opus 4.1 and Sonnet), Google Gemini, DeepSeek, Moonshot (Kimi K2), DashScope (Qwen), GitHub Copilot, and more. Optional OpenRouter routing keeps API keys flexible.

Quick Start

Install the extension from the VS Code Marketplace.
Run TeXRA: Create Sample Project from the command palette to explore a fully configured workspace.
Open the TeXRA sidebar, pick an agent, select your files, and click Execute. Follow-up chat is available for tool-use agents.

Requirements

LaTeX distribution (TeX Live, MiKTeX, or MacTeX)
Perl (required for LaTeX formatting tools)
Optional: GraphicsMagick/ImageMagick and Ghostscript for PDF and image processing

Installation

Set your API keys in VS Code settings or create a workspace .env file:

OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_key_here
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your_anthropic_key_here
GEMINI_API_KEY=your_gemini_key_here

TeXRA loads the .env file automatically at startup. For detailed setup instructions, see the installation guide.

Customization

Configure available agents, prompts, and model parameters in VS Code settings. You can tailor directories, file types, output locations, and more to suit your workflow. Advanced users can define custom agents in YAML or extend the extension with new model handlers.

Support & Feedback

Report issues and feature requests on the GitHub issues page or email contact@texra.ai.

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