Math Rendering

Build-time LaTeX math with KaTeX

sukr renders LaTeX math expressions at build time using KaTeX, producing static HTML and CSS. No client-side JavaScript required.

Inline Math

Use single dollar signs for inline math:

The quadratic formula is $x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}$.

Renders as: The quadratic formula is x=b±b24ac2ax = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}.

Display Math

Use double dollar signs for display (block) math:

$$
E = mc^2
$$

Or fence with math language:

```math
\int_0^\infty e^{-x^2} dx = \frac{\sqrt{\pi}}{2}
```

Supported Features

KaTeX supports a large subset of LaTeX math:

  • Greek letters: $\alpha, \beta, \gamma$
  • Fractions: $\frac{a}{b}$
  • Subscripts/superscripts: $x_i^2$
  • Summations: $\sum_{i=1}^{n} i$
  • Integrals: $\int_a^b f(x)\,dx$
  • Matrices: $\begin{pmatrix} a & b \\ c & d \end{pmatrix}$
  • And much more...

How It Works

  1. Math delimiters ($...$, $$...$$) are detected during parsing
  2. KaTeX renders the expression to HTML + CSS
  3. Required fonts are embedded inline
  4. Output is pure HTML—no JavaScript

Styling

KaTeX output uses semantic classes. Customize appearance:

.katex {
  font-size: 1.1em;
}

.katex-display {
  margin: 1.5em 0;
  overflow-x: auto;
}

Error Handling

Invalid LaTeX produces an error message inline rather than breaking the build:

$\invalid{command}$

Renders with a red error indicator showing what went wrong.