Vscode-Ltex

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vscode-ltex is an Open Source grammar and spell checker extension for VS Code that uses LanguageTool. It supports LaTeX, Markdown, and other formats, providing offline checking for over 20 languages.

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Pricing

Open Source

Free tier

Yes

API

Skill level

Technical

About

What is vscode-ltex?

vscode-ltex is an open-source grammar and spell checker extension for Visual Studio Code, leveraging LanguageTool for robust linguistic analysis. It provides offline checking capabilities for a wide array of markup languages including BibTeX, ConTeXt, LaTeX, Markdown, Org, reStructuredText, R Sweave, and XHTML. Beyond basic spell checking, vscode-ltex identifies grammar and stylistic errors, making it an invaluable tool for ensuring high-quality written content. It also offers optional comment checking in numerous programming languages and supports over 20 natural languages. Key features include user dictionaries, multilingual support via babel commands or magic comments, and the option to integrate with external LanguageTool servers, all without requiring a separate Java installation.

Best used for

Ideal for developers and writers who need to ensure grammatical and spelling accuracy in their technical documentation, academic papers, or general writing. Especially valuable for those working with LaTeX, Markdown, or other markup languages directly within VS Code, offering offline and multilingual support.

Common actions

check grammar

check spelling

proofread documents

edit text

improve writing

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Capabilities

Key features

Offline grammar checking
Spell checking
Multilingual support
User dictionaries
Comment checking in code
No Java installation required
External LanguageTool server support

Target Audience

developerwriter

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Open Source

Free

FAQs

What is the difference between vscode-ltex, ltex-ls, and LanguageTool?

vscode-ltex is the VS Code extension that integrates grammar and spell checking. ltex-ls is the language server that performs the actual checking, powered by LanguageTool, which is the underlying grammar and spell checking engine. vscode-ltex acts as the user interface for ltex-ls and LanguageTool within VS Code.

Does vscode-ltex require an internet connection for checking?

No, vscode-ltex provides offline checking capabilities. It comes with everything included, meaning you don't need to upload anything to the internet for it to function. This ensures privacy and allows for use in environments without internet access.

Which markup languages and programming languages does vscode-ltex support?

vscode-ltex supports BibTeX, ConTeXt, LaTeX, Markdown, Org, reStructuredText, R Sweave, and XHTML documents. Additionally, it can check comments in many popular programming languages, which is an optional opt-in feature for users.

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