Math & LaTeX

Kiln includes full support for mathematical notation, allowing you to render complex equations directly in your notes using LaTeX syntax.

It is designed to be fully compatible with Obsidian's math support, so your existing equations will render perfectly without modification.

Usage

Kiln uses the standard $ delimiter syntax to distinguish math from regular text.

Block Equations

Use double dollar signs $$ to create a centered block equation. This is best for complex formulas that need their own line.

$$
\int_0^\infty e^{-x^2} dx = \frac{\sqrt{\pi}}{2}
$$

Result:

$$\int_0^\infty e^{-x^2} dx = \frac{\sqrt{\pi}}{2} $$

Inline Equations

Use a single dollar sign $ to embed math directly into a sentence.

The mass-energy equivalence is described by the famous equation $E=mc^2$.

Result: The mass-energy equivalence is described by the famous equation $E=mc^2$.

Performance

Rendering high-quality math on the web requires powerful libraries, which can often slow down websites. Kiln solves this with a Lazy Loading architecture.

• Smart Detection: Kiln scans your page content. If a page does not contain any math symbols ($ or $$), the math engine is not loaded.
• On-Demand Loading: The MathJax library is only downloaded and executed when a user visits a page that actually requires it.

This ensures that your blog posts and simple text notes remain lightning fast, while your technical documentation retains full rendering capabilities.