[NTG-context] Re: context-lmtx-mode – Emacs package for editing .ctx files in ConTeXt LMTX

[Jim <zlists+context@jdvb.ca>]

On Sun, Sep  7, 2025 at 04:24 (-0000), seyal.zavira@gmail.com wrote:

> Hi everyone,

> I’ve been working on an Emacs package to make editing ConTeXt LMTX documents more enjoyable and productive.

> The package is called context-lmtx-mode, and it automatically activates when editing files with the .ctx extension.

> Main features:

> Automatic activation for .ctx files
> Built-in syntax highlighting and multi-language support via polymode
> Auto-completion support through company-mode
> Optional tools for template management and other utilities (isolated so they won’t interfere with the global Emacs configuration)

> I’ve also included a clear README with installation and usage instructions.

> The project is available here:

> https://github.com/seyalco/Emacs-for-ConTeXt

> I’d be happy if other ConTeXt + Emacs users try it out, share feedback, and suggest improvements.

> Hopefully, it can make the editing process smoother for anyone writing ConTeXt documents in Emacs.

Seyal,

as an emacs user, I am interested.  Before I start playing around with it,
can you send a message comparing it to auctex's context mode (which is what
I currently use)?

Thanks.
                                Jim
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