FormatGPT – LaTeX Math Editor for ChatGPT

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FormatGPT — LaTeX Math Editor for ChatGPT

FormatGPT makes writing math in ChatGPT simple, fast, and powerful.

This extension adds a lightweight LaTeX math editor directly inside ChatGPT, allowing you to write, preview, and copy mathematical expressions easily. Whether you're solving equations, studying math, or writing technical explanations, FormatGPT streamlines the process.

Built with students, educators, and developers in mind.

✨ Features
Live LaTeX Math Preview

Instantly preview your math expressions as you type. FormatGPT renders your LaTeX equations in real time using KaTeX, so you can see exactly how your math will appear before sending it.

Insert LaTeX Mode

Quickly enable Insert LaTeX With FormatGPT from the ChatGPT menu to start writing mathematical expressions directly inside the editor.

Automatic LaTeX Rendering

FormatGPT can automatically render LaTeX expressions inside user messages so equations appear beautifully formatted in the conversation.

Copy LaTeX From AI Responses

A Copy LaTeX button is added to assistant math blocks so you can easily copy the exact LaTeX source used in equations.

Perfect for:

Homework

Math explanations

Technical writing

Learning LaTeX

Copying formulas into documents or assignments

⚙️ Built-In Settings Panel

FormatGPT also adds its own settings section directly inside ChatGPT's Account Settings page.

From there you can toggle features such as:

Automatically format LaTeX in user messages

Automatically add copy buttons for LaTeX expressions in assistant messages

These settings allow you to customize how FormatGPT behaves while using ChatGPT.

🎓 Ideal For

Students solving math problems

Teachers demonstrating equations

Engineers and developers

Anyone learning LaTeX

Anyone using ChatGPT for math or science

🔒 Privacy

FormatGPT does not collect any data.

The extension:

Does not track users

Does not send any information to external servers

Runs entirely inside your browser

Your conversations stay private.

🆓 100% Free & Open Source

FormatGPT is completely free and fully open source.

Source code available on GitHub:

https://github.com/huyckkid14/formatgpt-extension

You are welcome to inspect, modify, and contribute to the project as long as you give appropriate credit.

⚙️ How It Works

FormatGPT integrates directly into the ChatGPT interface and adds:

a LaTeX input mode

automatic equation rendering

optional copy buttons for math expressions

All rendering is done locally using KaTeX.

📦 Version

Version 1.0