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brilliant · v1.8.9 • auto-updates
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Design and communication tool
brew install --cask brilliant 10
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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✗ New (<1yr) +0
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Brilliant is a markdown editor with live preview, ideal for content creators and writers. It offers WYSIWYG functionality, browser compatibility, and real-time updates, making it a handy tool for those who value seamless content creation.
Brilliant provides a WYSIWYG markdown editing experience with live preview, supporting various markdown features.
Maturity: The project shows moderate activity with some open issues, indicating it's functional but may require attention for updates and bug fixes.
Community: No community discussion found yet.
Pros
- + Real-time markdown preview enhances content creation efficiency.
- + Compatibility with major browsers ensures versatile usage.
- + WYSIWYG interface is user-friendly, catering to both technical and non-technical users.
Cons
- - Inactive GitHub repository suggests potential maintenance concerns.
- - Open issues may affect functionality for some users.
Community Mentions
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Sep 2025 UTF-8 is a brilliant design
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Feb 2011 Brilliant use of CSS drop shadows
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