macdown ☆
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Description:
Open-source Markdown editor
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.7.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: markdown editor writing productivity developer-tools
Install: brew install --cask macdown
About:
MacDown is a lightweight, open-source Markdown editor designed specifically for macOS. It features a dual-pane interface that provides instant preview of formatted text alongside the source editor. The tool supports syntax highlighting, LaTeX rendering, and extensive customization options for a streamlined writing workflow.
Key Features:
  • Live preview with synchronized scrolling
  • Syntax highlighting and GitHub Flavored Markdown support
  • Customizable CSS for styling output
  • LaTeX math equation rendering
  • Offline-first native macOS application
Use Cases:
  • Technical writing and documentation creation
  • Drafting blog posts or articles in Markdown
  • Taking structured notes with code snippets
Alternatives:
  • Typora – Typora offers a seamless 'what you see is what you get' interface, while MacDown uses a traditional dual-pane split view.
  • VS Code – VS Code is a full-featured code editor with Markdown extensions, whereas MacDown is a dedicated, lightweight Markdown editor.
Version History
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Jul 27, 2024 12:18pm 0.7.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 0811b723
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