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marktext

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A simple and elegant open-source markdown editor focused on speed and usability, with real-time preview, multiple themes, and cross-platform support.

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v0.17.1 · 108 MB

Next-gen markdown editor with real-time WYSIWYG preview, fast and elegant.

Core Features

  • Real-time WYSIWYG preview for distraction-free writing
  • Supports CommonMark, GitHub Flavored Markdown, and Pandoc
  • Math expressions (KaTeX), emojis, front matter
  • Export to HTML and PDF
  • Multiple themes (Cadmium Light, Material Dark, etc.) and editing modes (Source Code, Typewriter, Focus)

What It Can't Do

  • •Still in development (v0.17.1); occasional bugs may occur. Large files may affect performance. Some advanced features require manual configuration.

Use Cases

  • Daily writing and note-taking
  • Technical documentation and blog posts
  • Reading and editing Markdown files

MarkText is a simple and elegant open-source markdown editor that provides a distraction-free writing experience with real-time preview (WYSIWYG). It supports CommonMark, GitHub Flavored Markdown, and Pandoc markdown, and includes extensions such as math expressions (KaTeX), front matter, and emojis. Users can export documents to HTML and PDF. The editor offers multiple themes (e.g., Cadmium Light, Material Dark) and editing modes (Source Code, Typewriter, Focus). It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows. Built with Electron and virtual DOM for high performance.

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markdowneditorwysiwygcross-platformopen-source

Getting Started

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Download installer

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Linux· 108 MBmacOS· 110.1 MBWindows· 149.1 MB
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Install the software

Install the appropriate package for your distro (dpkg / rpm / AppImage)

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Step 1: Download the installer for your OS from GitHub Releases

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Step 2: Run the installer and follow the setup wizard

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Step 3: Launch MarkText and start writing Markdown

Install Guide
  1. Step 1: Download the installer for your OS from GitHub Releases
  2. Step 2: Run the installer and follow the setup wizard
  3. Step 3: Launch MarkText and start writing Markdown
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Project Info
LicenseMIT
Last Updated2026-06-27 12:40:10
GitHub RepositoryOfficial Website

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