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Marktext

A simple and elegant markdown editor, available for Linux, macOS and Windows.

Marktext

A simple and elegant markdown editor, available for Linux, macOS and Windows.

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Last Commit Last Commit: Nov 19, 2025 -
First Commit Created: Jan 17, 2026 -
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Overview

MarkText is an innovative open-source markdown editor designed to streamline the writing experience. With its MIT license, the latest version is always available for free, making it accessible to a broad range of users. As it continues to develop, the project fosters a collaborative environment, encouraging users to contribute and support its ongoing improvement. MarkText aims to provide writers with an efficient, distraction-free interface that enhances productivity.

Features

  • Realtime Preview: MarkText offers a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) preview, allowing users to see how their content will appear as they write, ensuring a smooth writing process.

  • Markdown Support: It supports various Markdown specifications, including CommonMark and GitHub Flavored Markdown, alongside selective support for Pandoc markdown, catering to a wide range of formatting needs.

  • Customization with Extensions: Users can enhance their writing with Markdown extensions such as math expressions (via KaTeX), front matter, and emojis, adding flexibility to the writing process.

  • Efficient Writing Shortcuts: MarkText includes support for paragraphs and inline style shortcuts, which help writers maintain flow and increase their efficiency while drafting.

  • Output Formats: The editor allows users to export their documents in different formats, including HTML and PDF, making sharing easier and more versatile.

  • Multiple Themes: Users can choose from various themes like Cadmium Light and Material Dark to create a visually appealing writing environment that suits their preferences.

  • Diverse Editing Modes: It features several editing modes, including Source Code, Typewriter, and Focus modes, allowing writers to choose the best setting for their current task.

  • Clipboard Image Support: Users can paste images directly from the clipboard, simplifying the process of adding visual elements to documents without interruption.