MarsEdit

marsedit · v5.4.3 • auto-updates

6.0

Tool to write, preview and publish blogs

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brew install --cask marsedit

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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

Version History

v5.4.3

1mo ago5.4.1→5.4.3

1mo ago5.3.12→5.4.1

Review

Mar 11, 2026

MarsEdit is a blogging tool that excels in writing, previewing, and publishing content, with features like Markdown and syntax highlighting. It's ideal for bloggers and developers who need seamless integration with various platforms.

MarsEdit allows users to create, preview, and publish blog posts directly to their platforms.

Maturity: The app has been maintained since 2011, with regular updates and auto-update support, indicating a mature project.

Community: MarsEdit has been mentioned on Hacker News with minimal engagement, and there is no presence on Reddit, showing limited community discussion.

Pros

+ Supports MetaWeblog API for platform integration
+ Features Markdown and syntax highlighting
+ Auto-updates ensure the app remains current

Cons

- Low adoption indicated by install count
- Limited community support and resources

Community Mentions

hackernews

Dec 2022 MarsEdit 5: Microposting, Markdown Highlighting, and More

hackernews

Jun 2017 MarsEdit 4 Public Beta

hackernews

May 2015 How to Post from MarsEdit to GitHub Pages

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Nov 2012 Syntax Highlighting with MarsEdit on WordPress

miaoyan

7.0

Markdown editor

Productivity 387 installs/mo

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