Type equations anywhere.

A math input panel that opens right next to your cursor, in any app.
Write LaTeX with one shortcut, and paste it straight back.

Download for macOSWindows — coming to the Store

macOS 13 Ventura or later / Windows 10 version 2004 or later

Ask an AI. Write LaTeX. Keep it in Markdown.

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Made for flow

Never break your train
of thought to type math.

MathHover is a small desktop app built for one job: writing equations. It appears the moment you need it and gets out of the way the moment you are done.

Right next to your cursor.

Press Caps Lock — or Option + Space on macOS, Ctrl + Space on Windows. The math panel opens without pulling you out of the app you are working in.

The MathHover panel open next to a chat app's input box, with a Gaussian integral being typed into it

Build LaTeX without guessing.

Suggestions and the on-screen math keys handle the commands you can never remember. You see the typeset result as you build it.

$Building a gamma function in the MathHover panel with the Greek tab of the math keyboard open$

Straight into any app.

Confirm the equation and it is pasted back where you were. Notes, chats, slides — the flow never stops.

An equation just pasted from MathHover into a research note, with a slide app open behind it

Free for everyone

Every feature, free.

No account, no trial limit. Download it and start typing.

Free

Completely free

Free forever. No purchase, no subscription.

Download for free

Every MathHover feature
All future updates
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Questions & Answers

Frequently asked questions

What to know before you install MathHover.

Which apps does it work with?

Almost any macOS or Windows app that accepts pasted text. MathHover pastes the finished LaTeX back into whichever app you were using before you opened the panel.

Does it need an internet connection?

No. Math input runs entirely on your device, so the core features work offline. Your equations are never sent to a server.

Can I change the shortcut?

Yes. Caps Lock is the default, with Option + Space on macOS and Ctrl + Space on Windows available as alternatives. You can register your own keys in Settings.

How much does it cost?

Nothing. There is no account, no trial limit, and no paid tier — every MathHover feature is free to use.

Is it open source?

MathHover v1.0 will be released under the Apache License 2.0. We are crowdfunding that release on Kickstarter, and the source code, official installers, and documentation will be published publicly once it ships.

Does MathHover use AI?

No. The input method needs no AI, no cloud inference, and no subscription. Everything that turns your keystrokes into an equation runs locally.

Bring math closer.

MathHover for macOS & Windows