Show HN: Aldine. Self-hosted Overleaf alternative. Every paper = 1 Git Repo

Category: devtools

Tags: latex, collaboration, git, self-hosted, overleaf-alternative, docker, yjs, typescript

Score: 7.5/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 8, Documentation: 8, Utility: 7)

Aldine is a self-hosted, open-source collaborative LaTeX editor and Overleaf alternative that stores every project as a real Git repository with branches, enables real-time multi-cursor editing via Yjs, and offers native Zotero integration, GitHub/GitLab sync, and AI-assisted fixes. It stands out for its Git-native design, fast sandboxed compiles, and rich feature set while remaining lightweight with just two containers and flat-file storage.

Target audience: academics, researchers, students, and technical teams writing LaTeX who want self-hosted collaboration with Git version control

Repository: https://github.com/trahloff/Aldine · TypeScript · AGPL-3.0 · 83 stars

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