diff --git a/lua/plugins/latex.lua b/lua/plugins/latex.lua
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+-- defines latex plugins, EXCEPT the lsp (defined in lsp.)
+
+return {
+  {
+    "lervag/vimtex",
+    ft = { "tex", "latex", "bib" },
+    -- tag = "v2.15", -- uncomment to pin to a specific release
+    init = function()
+      -- VimTeX configuration goes here
+      vim.g.vimtex_view_method = "skim"
+    end,
+  },
+}