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MacDown
macdown · v0.7.2 • auto-updates
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Open-source Markdown editor
brew install --cask macdown Conflicts with: macdown-3000
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Trust Score 3/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026MacDown is a reliable open-source Markdown editor with a rich feature set, making it ideal for content creators and developers who need a seamless writing experience.
MacDown allows users to create, edit, and preview Markdown content with real-time updates.
Maturity: The project is mature with active contributions and a strong community presence, though it has a substantial number of open issues.
Community: MacDown has received positive reception on Hacker News and Reddit, though recent discussions highlight some issues with bugs and user experience.
Pros
- + Open-source and community-driven with strong support
- + Real-time preview and live updates for efficient writing
- + Actively maintained with auto-update features
Cons
- - High number of open issues may indicate instability
- - Unknown license status could be a concern for some users
Community Mentions
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown