MathJax Plugin for Github

Renders Github equations with MathJax

MathJax Plugin for Github - Render LaTeX Equations

MathJax Plugin for Github is a versatile Chrome extension that enhances the viewing of Github repositories. It offers support for the rendering of LaTeX equations with the use of the open source MathJax library. The plugin also includes several useful features such as scaling of equations, view of source TeX equations and more. Developed under the New BSD License, the plugin's source code can be accessed freely for use and modification.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
By: Or Sharir
Users: 20,000+
Rating: 4.38
(47)
Version: 0.2.4 (Last updated: 2019-03-08)
Creation date: 2019-03-08
Permissions:
  • https://github.com/*
  • https://gist.github.com/*
Size: 815.10K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well for rendering inline MathJax in Markdown
  • Effective for solving many math rendering problems
  • User-friendly for single line equations
Cons
  • Fails to support multi-line equations
  • Cannot perform certain MathJax commands like '$\mathbb{}$' on GitHub pages
  • Lacks a toggle feature to differentiate between code and MathJax symbols
Most mentioned
  • It doesn't work for me
  • It has solved plenty of problems
  • Single line equations render fine, but multi-line do not
User reviews
it doesn't work for me
by 黄伟, 2021-11-17

I use it for rendering inline MathJax in Markdown and it works very well. Nothing negative to report here.

It doesn't work for multi line equation
by Jiaye Yang (unused), 2021-02-27
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Extension safety

Risk impact

MathJax Plugin for Github requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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