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Package request: tex-fmt

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Description

Package name

tex-fmt

Package homepage

https://github.com/WGUNDERWOOD/tex-fmt

Description

tex-fmt is a fast, configurable Rust-based formatter for LaTeX source files with recursive formatting, stdin/stdout workflows. The main pro of this package is speed.

Does the requested package meet the package requirements?

Compiled

Is the requested package released?

Yes

Contributor guide

Open the contributing guide

First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reviewing the Void package requirements and the tex-fmt homepage at https://github.com/WGUNDERWOOD/tex-fmt. Confirm the released Rust-based LaTeX formatter can be packaged, then verify that the package is added to Void's collection and builds successfully.

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Assessment

Tech stack
latex, rust
Domain
build-system, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
58/100

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