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LaTeX Equation Referencer

A minimalistic Obsidian plugin for automatic equation numbering and referencing.

Fork of Math Booster

This plugin is a streamlined fork of the original LaTeX-like Theorem & Equation Referencer by Ryota Ushio. It focuses solely on equation referencing with improved performance and reliability.

Key Features

  • Automatic Numbering


    Equations are automatically numbered using LaTeX \tag{} commands with 5 numbering styles.

  • Smart Referencing


    Reference equations using [[#^eq-id]] links with live preview and hover popups.

  • PDF Export


    Full-featured PDF export with live preview, customizable margins, headers, and CSS support.

  • LaTeX Snippets


    Create custom LaTeX snippets accessible via command palette.

  • Equation Search


    Search and insert equation references using fuzzy or simple search.

  • Callout Support


    Math blocks work inside Obsidian callouts with automatic indentation handling.

How It Differs from Original

Feature Original Math Booster LaTeX Equation Referencer
Scope Vault-wide scanning Active note only
Theorem Support ✅ Full support ❌ Removed
Block References Obsidian's built-in Custom % id: comments
Dependencies Quick Preview, Math Links Built-in (no dependencies)
Performance Slower (vault scans) Faster (single file)

Quick Example

Write your equation with an ID comment:

$$
E = mc^2
% id: eq-einstein
$$

Reference it anywhere in the same note:

As shown in [[#^eq-einstein]], energy and mass are equivalent.

The equation will be automatically numbered as (1) and the link will display as a clickable reference.

Getting Started

Installation Guide