ScriptsApr 12, 2026·1 min read

Typst — Modern Markup-Based Typesetting System

Typst is a new markup-based typesetting system that is powerful and easy to learn. A modern alternative to LaTeX with fast incremental compilation, friendly error messages, and a scripting language built in. Write beautiful papers, theses, and documents without the LaTeX pain.

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Quick Use

Use it first, then decide how deep to go

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# Install
brew install typst                          # macOS
cargo install --locked typst-cli            # Rust
scoop install typst                         # Windows

Create paper.typ:

#set page(paper: "a4", margin: 2cm)
#set text(font: "New Computer Modern", size: 12pt)
#set heading(numbering: "1.1")

= Introduction

This paper explores how *Typst* can replace LaTeX for academic writing.
Compilation is _instant_ — no more waiting 30 seconds.

== Background

Here is a citation @doe2024.

$ E = m c^2 $

#figure(
  table(
    columns: 3,
    [*Framework*], [*Language*], [*Stars*],
    [React], [JavaScript], [230K],
    [Vue], [JavaScript], [210K],
  ),
  caption: [Popular frameworks comparison],
)

#bibliography("refs.bib")

Compile:

typst compile paper.typ                    # PDF output
typst watch paper.typ                      # Live reload
typst compile paper.typ paper.svg          # SVG output
Intro

Typst is a new markup-based typesetting system designed as a modern alternative to LaTeX. Written in Rust by Martin Haug and Laurenz Maedje (started as a master thesis project at TU Berlin). Typst compiles incrementally in milliseconds (vs LaTeX minutes), has friendly error messages, and includes a built-in scripting language for templates and automation.

What Typst Does

  • Markup — lightweight syntax for headings, emphasis, lists, links
  • Math — $ ... $ for equations with intuitive syntax
  • Scripting — built-in programming language (variables, loops, functions)
  • Templates — create and share reusable document templates
  • Bibliography — BibTeX and Hayagriva support
  • Figures and tables — numbered, captioned, cross-referenced
  • Incremental compilation — sub-second rebuilds
  • Error messages — human-readable with line/column info
  • PDF output — production-quality PDF
  • typst.app — collaborative online editor

Architecture

Rust compiler: source → AST → layout → PDF. Incremental: only recomputes changed pages. Scripting engine evaluates Typst code at compile time for dynamic content generation. Font subsetting and PDF/A compliance built in.

Self-Hosting

CLI tool + optional typst.app (collaborative SaaS).

Key Features

  • Millisecond compilation
  • Readable markup syntax
  • Built-in math typesetting
  • Scripting language
  • Templates and packages
  • Bibliography support
  • Friendly errors
  • PDF output
  • Live watch mode
  • Collaborative editor (typst.app)

Comparison

System Compilation Syntax Scripting
Typst Milliseconds Easy Built-in
LaTeX Seconds-minutes Complex TeX macros
Markdown + Pandoc Fast Simple Limited
Asciidoc Fast Medium Macros
Groff Fast Arcane Macros

常见问题 FAQ

Q: 能替代 LaTeX 吗？ A: 对 80% 的学术写作可以。少数高级 LaTeX 功能（特定期刊模板、TikZ 复杂图）暂不支持。Typst 正在快速补齐。

Q: 数学公式支持如何？ A: 优秀。语法比 LaTeX 更直观：$sum_(i=1)^n i = (n(n+1))/2$，不用记 \frac{}{}。

Q: 模板生态？ A: typst.app 有社区模板库（IEEE、ACM、thesis、resume、letter）。也可以自定义 .typ 模板并分享。

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