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✍️ Fastwrite

A blazing-fast academic writing platform that brings LaTeX editing, real-time collaboration, and AI-assisted composition into a single, browser-based workspace.

Why Fastwrite?

Traditional academic writing workflows are fragmented — switching between local editors, cloud compilers, and collaboration tools wastes valuable research time. Fastwrite unifies the entire writing pipeline into a single browser tab.

Powered by WebAssembly, Fastwrite compiles LaTeX documents locally in the browser with near-instant feedback — no server round-trips, no uploads, no waiting. Combined with an AI writing assistant and real-time collaboration, Fastwrite lets researchers focus on what matters: the science.

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Key Features

Every feature is designed to remove friction from the academic writing process.

In-Browser LaTeX Compilation

WebAssembly-powered TeX engine runs entirely in the browser. Compile full documents in under 2 seconds with zero server dependency.

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AI Writing Assistant

Context-aware suggestions for grammar, sentence structure, citations, and terminology. Get intelligent help without leaving your editor.

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Multi-File Project Support

Full file-tree sidebar, \input/\include resolution, BibTeX management, and asset handling for complex multi-file LaTeX projects.

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Live PDF Preview

Side-by-side PDF preview with SyncTeX forward/reverse navigation. Click in the PDF to jump to source, and vice versa.

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Real-Time Collaboration

Work simultaneously with co-authors. See cursor positions, edits, and comments in real-time — like Google Docs for LaTeX.

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Privacy-First Architecture

Documents are compiled locally via WASM. Your research data never leaves your browser unless you choose to share it.

Technical Architecture

Built with modern web technologies for maximum performance and reliability.

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WebAssembly Compilation Engine

A full TeX Live distribution compiled to WebAssembly, running in a Web Worker thread for non-blocking compilation. Supports pdflatex, bibtex, and makeindex out of the box.

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Local-First Storage

Projects are stored in IndexedDB with optional cloud sync. File imports, exports (ZIP), and Git integration provide flexible project management.

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Monaco-Based Editor

Powered by the same editor as VS Code, with LaTeX-specific syntax highlighting, snippets, auto-completion, and error diagnostics.

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Progressive Web App

Installable as a PWA for offline use. Works on desktop and tablet browsers with responsive layout and touch support.