I'm currently writing a report in using Overleaf. As I'm getting the premium version for free through my Uni, I've had no problems so far. Now I'm working in a place with unstable internet and using Overleaf has become very annoying.

Are there some good FOSS alternatives out there, preferably where I can just upload my Project.zip and continue working offline? I have no need to collaborate with anyone or anything like that.

Currently I'm looking at LyX, but I'd be happy to hear about your experiences with that or other programs.

  • Pol@infosec.pub
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    2 months ago

    I'm writing a thesis using https://typst.app

    I was hesitant to use it at the beginning but in the end, it's one of the best choice I made so far.

    • gramgan@lemmy.ml
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      2 months ago

      Out of curiosity, what program are you using to write? I think I saw they have a web editor, but I there’s a neovim plugin (and maybe an LSP) as well I think.

  • The Hobbyist@lemmy.zip
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    2 months ago

    This is probably not the solution for most, but if you care, overleaf can be selfhosted.

    More info here: https://github.com/overleaf/overleaf

    Edit: note->not

  • mbw@lemmy.ml
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    2 months ago

    You can use overleaf for sharing only, and write your document locally. I am currently writing my thesis using the git integration, using neovim/vimtex/jabref, and then doing git add/commit/push to sync to Overleaf.

  • boyi@lemmy.sdf.org
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    2 months ago

    Something to consider but not for anyone: if youre thinking of using latex, why don't just learn how to use raw latex packages. Download the packages and use your own editor and PDF viewer. It you're using Linux, maybe something like [(neo)vim+vimtex]+zathura. Anyway you can still use LyX to easily create math formula by copy pasting. And for backup, you can use github (plus Dropbox) etc.