Converting LaTeX math to ConTeXt

[Jason Ross via ntg-context <ntg-context@ntg.nl>]

Hello,

I'm trying to provide more support for LaTeX math for an Org Mode
exporter for ConTeXt. LaTeX is the de facto standard for mathematics in
Org Mode. However, the syntax is quite different between LaTeX and
ConTeXt. I have a few ideas, but none that I'm happy about.

1. Export LaTeX to MathML then import that into ConTeXt. I don't know
    how to get this to work. latexmlmath only returns the first row of
    `align` environments (for me anyway). Also, this would require users
    to install another program.
2. Typeset equations with LaTeX as standalone pages and then include
    them as images. This will typeset everything with LaTeX defaults.
    Also, either equation alignment or equation numbering will break.
3. Hack every math environment I can think of to accept LaTeX syntax
    (see https://wiki.contextgarden.net/LaTeX_Math_in_ConTeXt). Lots
    of work, lots of problems as described in the article. End-users
    could add their own hacks to the template preamble for cases I
    don't get to.
4. Manually parse and convert every LaTeX math environment to ConTeXt
    before exporting. Basically a non-starter.

I'm wondering what's the best way to go about this. Surely others have
run into the same problem?

Thanks,

Jason
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