Installation
Installation
Aspose.TeX FOSS for Python is distributed as a pure Python package on PyPI. It has no native extensions, no LaTeX installation requirement, and no Perl runtime dependency. Install it using the pip package manager on Windows, macOS, or Linux. The package works with Python 3.10 and later and is compatible with virtual environments and container-based deployments.
Prerequisites
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Python | 3.10 or later |
| OS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Dependencies | None (pure Python) |
Install from PyPI
Run the following command to install the latest version:
git clone https://github.com/aspose-tex-foss/Aspose.TeX-FOSS-for-Python.git
cd Aspose.TeX-FOSS-for-Python
pip install -e .To pin a specific version:
git clone https://github.com/aspose-tex-foss/Aspose.TeX-FOSS-for-Python.git
cd Aspose.TeX-FOSS-for-Python
pip install -e .Verify Installation
Confirm the package is installed correctly:
import aspose_tex
print(aspose_tex.__version__)Quick Smoke Test
from aspose_tex import TeXJob, TeXOptions, PdfDevice, StringInputSource
pdf = TeXJob(StringInputSource("Hello!"), PdfDevice(), options=TeXOptions()).run()
print("OK, PDF bytes:", len(pdf))