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## Word of caution
Strictly speaking, it is neither possible nor desirable to build a single-file version of MathJax. Not possible, because MathJax is not just JavaScript (but also fonts and images). Not desirable because it extremely unlikely that the reader will need to load *all* of MathJax -- all inputs, all outputs, all extensions, all fonts in all formats, all locales etc.
1. **This is experimental.** Of course, MathJax is its usual self but there might be other problems that have not shown up in testing yet.
That being said, there are situations where a developer might prefer a single file built (e.g. on mobile apps where the developer has tight control over the reader's options and wants to consciously limit them).
2. Strictly speaking, it is neither possible nor desirable to build a single-file version of MathJax. Not possible, because MathJax is not just JavaScript (but also fonts and images). Not desirable because it extremely unlikely that the reader will need to load *all* of MathJax -- all inputs, all outputs, all extensions, all fonts in all formats, all locales etc. That being said, there are situations where a developer might prefer a single file built (e.g. on mobile apps where the developer has tight control over the reader's options and wants to consciously limit them).
## Tools
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