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MarkText

mark-text · v0.17.1 • auto-updates • deprecated

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Markdown editor

brew install --cask mark-text
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Trust Score 9/10
Open source (MIT) +3
Active development +2
Licensed +1
Auto-updates +1
Deprecated +0
Established (>1yr) +1
Popular (>1K installs/mo) +1

Review

Mar 10, 2026

MarkText is a sleek and versatile Markdown editor offering live preview, themes, and plugin support. It's ideal for developers and writers who need a distraction-free writing environment across multiple platforms.

Provides a Markdown editing interface with live preview and formatting tools.

Maturity: The project is active and well-supported, though it has a significant number of open issues.

Community: Positive mentions on Hacker News highlight its popularity, particularly a 2021 discussion with strong engagement.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support for Linux, macOS, and Windows
  • + Sleek, distraction-free design with live preview
  • + Extensive theme and plugin support for customization

Cons

  • - High number of open issues may indicate areas needing attention
  • - Plugin ecosystem may not be as mature as competitors
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JavaScriptLast commit: Mar 4, 2026

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