# n-equation

> Equation component for rendering mathematical equations using KaTeX. Invoke when user needs to display mathematical formulas or LaTeX expressions in Naive UI.

- Skill: `jiaiyan/n-equation` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add jiaiyan/n-equation`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/jiaiyan/n-equation/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Web & Frontend
- Author: jiaiyan (https://skillmd.com/u/jiaiyan)
- Updated: 2026-08-19
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/jiaiyan/n-equation

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# Naive UI Equation Component

Equation component for rendering mathematical equations using KaTeX, a fast math typesetting library.

## When to Use

Use this component when:
- **Mathematical formulas**: Display mathematical equations in web applications
- **Scientific content**: Present scientific formulas and equations
- **Educational platforms**: Show mathematical content in learning materials
- **Documentation**: Include mathematical expressions in technical documentation

## When to Invoke

Invoke this skill when:
- User needs to display mathematical equations or formulas
- User wants to render LaTeX expressions
- User asks about setting up KaTeX for Equation component
- User needs to customize KaTeX options for equation rendering

## Prerequisites

**Important**: Naive UI does not include KaTeX by default. You must configure it before using the Equation component.

```vue
<template>
  <n-config-provider :katex="katex">
    <my-app />
  </n-config-provider>
</template>

<script setup>
import katex from 'katex'
import 'katex/dist/katex.css'
</script>
```

## Features

- **LaTeX Rendering**: Render mathematical expressions using LaTeX syntax
- **KaTeX Integration**: Fast and accurate math typesetting
- **Custom Options**: Configure KaTeX options for advanced customization
- **Global Configuration**: Set up KaTeX once via n-config-provider

## API Reference

### Equation Props

| Name | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| katex | `object` | `undefined` | KaTeX instance for local configuration. |
| katex-options | `object` | `undefined` | KaTeX options for the equation rendering. |
| value | `string` | `undefined` | LaTeX expression of the equation. |

## Basic Usage

### Basic Equation

```vue
<template>
  <n-config-provider :katex="katex">
    <n-equation :value="equation" />
  </n-config-provider>
</template>

<script setup>
import katex from 'katex'
import 'katex/dist/katex.css'

const equation = 'E = mc^2'
</script>
```

### Complex Mathematical Formula

```vue
<template>
  <n-config-provider :katex="katex">
    <n-space vertical>
      <n-equation value="\\int_{-\\infty}^{\\infty} e^{-x^2} dx = \\sqrt{\\pi}" />
      <n-equation value="\\sum_{n=1}^{\\infty} \\frac{1}{n^2} = \\frac{\\pi^2}{6}" />
      <n-equation value="\\frac{-b \\pm \\sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}" />
    </n-space>
  </n-config-provider>
</template>

<script setup>
import katex from 'katex'
import 'katex/dist/katex.css'
</script>
```

### Using KaTeX Options

```vue
<template>
  <n-config-provider :katex="katex">
    <n-equation :value="equation" :katex-options="katexOptions" />
  </n-config-provider>
</template>

<script setup>
import katex from 'katex'
import 'katex/dist/katex.css'

const equation = '\\frac{1}{2}'

const katexOptions = {
  displayMode: true,
  throwOnError: false,
  errorColor: '#cc0000'
}
</script>
```

## Common Patterns

### Equation in Card

```vue
<template>
  <n-config-provider :katex="katex">
    <n-card title="Quadratic Formula">
      <n-equation value="x = \\frac{-b \\pm \\sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}" />
    </n-card>
  </n-config-provider>
</template>

<script setup>
import katex from 'katex'
import 'katex/dist/katex.css'
</script>
```

### Multiple Equations with Descriptions

```vue
<template>
  <n-config-provider :katex="katex">
    <n-descriptions label-placement="left" :column="1" bordered>
      <n-descriptions-item label="Einstein's Mass-Energy">
        <n-equation value="E = mc^2" />
      </n-descriptions-item>
      <n-descriptions-item label="Pythagorean Theorem">
        <n-equation value="a^2 + b^2 = c^2" />
      </n-descriptions-item>
      <n-descriptions-item label="Euler's Identity">
        <n-equation value="e^{i\\pi} + 1 = 0" />
      </n-descriptions-item>
    </n-descriptions>
  </n-config-provider>
</template>

<script setup>
import katex from 'katex'
import 'katex/dist/katex.css'
</script>
```

### Dynamic Equation Rendering

```vue
<template>
  <n-config-provider :katex="katex">
    <n-space vertical>
      <n-input v-model:value="latexInput" placeholder="Enter LaTeX expression" />
      <n-equation :value="latexInput" :katex-options="{ throwOnError: false }" />
    </n-space>
  </n-config-provider>
</template>

<script setup>
import { ref } from 'vue'
import katex from 'katex'
import 'katex/dist/katex.css'

const latexInput = ref('x^2 + y^2 = r^2')
</script>
```

## Best Practices

1. **Import KaTeX CSS**: Always import KaTeX CSS for proper rendering
   ```javascript
   import 'katex/dist/katex.css'
   ```

2. **Configure globally**: Use n-config-provider to set KaTeX once for all Equation components
   ```vue
   <n-config-provider :katex="katex">
     <app />
   </n-config-provider>
   ```

3. **Handle errors gracefully**: Use `throwOnError: false` for user input
   ```vue
   <n-equation :value="input" :katex-options="{ throwOnError: false }" />
   ```

4. **Escape backslashes**: Use double backslashes in JavaScript strings
   ```javascript
   const equation = '\\frac{1}{2}' // Renders as \frac{1}{2}
   ```

5. **Use displayMode for block equations**: Set displayMode in katex-options for centered block equations
   ```vue
   <n-equation :value="equation" :katex-options="{ displayMode: true }" />
   ```