Getting Started¶

Rxiv-Maker converts enhanced Markdown into professional PDFs with automated figure generation, citation management, and LaTeX typesetting.

Who Is It For?¶

• Researchers writing preprints for arXiv, bioRxiv, or other preprint servers
• Teams collaborating on manuscripts with version control
• Scientists creating reproducible publications with live data integration

Quick Start Path¶

Installation Preview¶

pipx install rxiv-maker
rxiv init my-paper
cd my-paper
rxiv pdf

This Section Covers¶

1. Installation - Set up Rxiv-Maker on your system
2. First Manuscript - Create your first PDF
3. Quick Reference - Essential commands and syntax

System Requirements¶

Minimum:

• Python 3.10 or later
• A LaTeX distribution (installation instructions)
• 1 GB free disk space

Supported Platforms:

• Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, Fedora)
• macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon)
• Windows (Native and WSL2)

Optional:

• VS Code with the Rxiv-Maker extension
• Git for version control