Overleaf is a web-based collaborative LaTeX editor that makes the writing of technical documents as easy as pie. Write, compile, and download LaTeX documents online with automatic cloud backup.

Quick Start

docker compose up -d

Ports

Service	Port	Purpose
Overleaf	8080	Web Interface

Default Access

Web UI: http://localhost:8080
Create a new account or log in

Environment Variables

Key environment variables:

OVERLEAF_VERSION: Docker image version (default: 5.2.1)
OVERLEAF_PORT_OVERRIDE: Override default HTTP port (default: 8080)
SHARELATEX_APP_NAME: Application name (default: Overleaf)
SHARELATEX_ADMIN_EMAILS: Admin email addresses
ENABLE_SUBSCRIPTIONS: Enable subscription features (default: false)

See .env.example for all available options.

Services Included

Overleaf: Main application
MongoDB: Project and user data storage
Redis: Session and cache management

Features

Real-time collaborative editing
Rich text and code editors
Instant preview of compiled documents
Version control and history
Templates library
Git integration (Pro)

Documentation

License

AGPL License (Community Edition)