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I created a .sty file that includes many different packages and new commands that I already use. I put mystyle.sty file here:

/usr/local/texlive/2022/texmf-dist/tex/latex/mystyle/mystyle.sty

Unfortunately, when I try to \usepackage{mystyle}, the file is not found. I try to use TexMaker and TexShop and run the package, but to no avail.

What am I missing? Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Nick

Nick B
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    For custom packages, I would recommend putting them in your home texmf tree, see e.g. https://tex.stackexchange.com/questions/1137/where-do-i-place-my-own-sty-or-cls-files-to-make-them-available-to-all-my-te – samcarter_is_at_topanswers.xyz Nov 27 '23 at 19:41
  • If you put your style file in the texmf-dist path you'd have to rebuild the ls-R files (index files). But you should consider putting your own style files not into the dist-folder, but into your texmf-home (that is usually ~/texmf) therein create tex/latex/mystyle/ and put your style file in that folder. The advantage is, that you don't have to rebuild the index files. – Skillmon Nov 27 '23 at 19:42
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    ... another advantage of using the home texmf tree is that it will survive updates. Your package will still be there if you upgrade from texlive 2022 to 2023 – samcarter_is_at_topanswers.xyz Nov 27 '23 at 19:43
  • And for a more Mac specific answer see: How do I add a .sty file to my MacTeX/TeXShop installation? – Alan Munn Nov 27 '23 at 19:51
  • I have three ~/texmf they are ~/texmf-dist, ~/texmf-config, and ~/texmf-var I don't have ~/texmf-home. – Nick B Nov 27 '23 at 23:49
  • Where did you install TeX? Your question suggests you have installed into /usr/local/texlive. Your last comment suggests you've installed into your home directory. Those directories are not standard ones to find in your home. What does kpsewhich --var-value TEXMF give and how did you install TeX? – cfr Nov 28 '23 at 00:51

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