[Tex/LaTex] MacPorts: install packages for use in Texmaker

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I'm using Texmaker and want to install the package algorithmicx to write some pseudocode. I've tried using MacPorts to download and install the package but I can't seem to load it in Texmaker or in TeXShop. Also, MacPorts appeared to download a new distribution of TeX Live. How do I use the downloaded package, and what does MacPorts actually do with the packages I download?

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If you are working on a mac you probably have an application called TeX Live Utility installed. You can use that to install and update packages.

`Tex Live Utility' keeps itself up-to-date, if you really want to use the terminal you can use:

sudo tlmgr update --self
sudo tlmgr update --all

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I will assume you are using MacTeX (The Mac specific distribution of TeXLive)

Before answering your question, the listings package you mention is part of the TeXLive distribution. You don't actually have to install it, it is already there. Just include the line

\usepackage{listings}

in your preamble.

If you have to install a package, there are several quick ways to install a package.

For packages found on CTAN: use the TeX Live Utility found in your /Applications/TeX folder. This application can keep all of your TeX packages up to date.
Place the relevant files in ~/Library/texmf/tex/latex. TeX will find them.
Enter tlmgr install *packagename* in the Terminal.pp window

I hope this helps.

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By far the preferred way to install TeX Live on a Mac is to use the MacTeX distribution. This installs everything you would need, and access to the TeX Live package manager (either through the command line or a very nice GUI TeXLive Utility) to keep everything updated. Although the initial install is huge, it will cause you far fewer problems in the long run.

If you truly need a small installation, MacTeX also provides the BasicTeX package, which is only 69 MB. Once you've installed that you can use either tlmgr or TeXLive Utility to install added functionality.

Either of these routes is to be preferred over MacPorts, IMO, because MacTeX is always up-to-date with respect to TeXLive (because it is a TeXLive distribtion), and can be kept updated throughout the year with the package manager. Additionally, most Mac users will assume that's how your system is set up, so getting help will be easier.

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