A LaTeX package to simplify the use of psfrag graphics in PDF
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| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
pstool gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 7. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #5 among TeX repositories and #9,550 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
5
DAYS ON TRENDING
#3725
BEST RANK
Sep 24, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
pstool has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #3725. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
pstool is an open-source project written in TeX: A LaTeX package to simplify the use of psfrag graphics in PDF.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in TeX. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in TeX for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/wspr/pstool.git
cd pstool⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
TeX environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
pstool coordinates its core functionality through a modular TeX pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed pstool into TeX backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open LPPL-1.3c license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install pstool using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/wspr/pstool.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for pstool.
Import pstool into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `pstool --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with TeX, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
wspr/pstool is currently ranked #9,550 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does pstool do? +
A LaTeX package to simplify the use of psfrag graphics in PDF
What language is pstool written in? +
The primary language is TeX. Topics include: software.
Is pstool actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jan 19, 2018 with 17 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does pstool have? +
pstool has 7 stars and 2 forks on GitHub.
How does pstool rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 7 stars, wspr/pstool is ranked #9,550 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #5 among TeX projects.
What license is pstool distributed under? +
The repository reports a LPPL-1.3c license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
