[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 07:52 (+0200), Joaquín Ataz López wrote:

> Fantastic! I’ve been waiting for something like this for years, since AUCTeX
> is more of a nuisance than a help when working with ConTeXt files, and
> getting it to recognize where the executable is for compiling is truly a
> nightmare.

I think you may have done something strange; for me AUCTeX finds the
context executable without any effort.

I can imagine that Seyal's package might do some great things that AUCTeX
doesn't do, but I find what it does provide to be useful.  Maybe you have
some config issues.

Cheers.
                                Jim


> El 7/9/25 a las 6:24, seyal.zavira@gmail.com escribió:
>> 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://urldefense.com/v3/__https://github.com/seyalco/Emacs-for-ConTeXt__;!!D9dNQwwGXtA!UU8kzR65utaAWb60J3JmzLbvEvmZelH4aCpUU2R2gqHngUQJ1Wx6hMliKTamg7sZsmhBQ_BRG_-ARZ9L$

>> 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.

>> Best regards,

>> Seyal
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