Katvan

A simple, cross-platform editor for Typst files with a bias for Right-to-Left languages

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Focus on Right-to-Left

Write (and edit!) complex technical documents in languages using bi-directional scripts without losing your mind:

  • Automatic isolation of math and code blocks
  • Smart line directionality heuristics
  • Accurate cursor movements
  • Easy-to-access manual BiDi controls

Typst Native

Comes fully-integrated out of the box with the Typst compiler:

  • Intelligent syntax highlighting and spell checking
  • Live preview with editor cursor synchronization
  • Auto-completion
  • Quick access to Typst documentation
  • Syntax and context aware editing aides
  • And more!

Cross-Platform and Local

Runs completely locally as a native application across Linux, Windows, and macOS. Quick startup, responsive editing experience, and you are in full control of your data.

Open Source Software

Katvan is free and open source software offered under the GNU General Public License v3. You are allowed and encouraged to use, study, modify and distribute the source code under the terms of the license.

Download Katvan

The most recent version is 0.12.0, released on 2025-12-10. See the changelog for details.

Linux

AppImage

Self contained package, appropriate for most distributions.

64-bit Intel/AMD Systems 64-bit ARM Systems

Flatpak

A containerized build, for those who need it.

Get it on Flathub

Windows

Windows 10/11 (64-bit Intel/AMD)

Available either as a portable application or as a traditional installer.

Portable ZIP Installer

macOS

macOS 12+

Katvan for macOS is still EXPERIMENTAL and under active development, and therefore has no binary releases yet. Interested users may build it from source for now.

Source Code

Find the instructions for building from source in the project README.

Source Tarball