macdown-3000
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Description:
Markdown editor with live preview and syntax highlighting
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 3000.0.4@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 27, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: markdown editor writing productivity developer-tools
Install: brew install --cask macdown-3000
About:
MacDown 3000 is a modern, open-source Markdown editor designed for macOS. It provides a split-pane interface with instant live preview, allowing authors to write and format content simultaneously. The editor emphasizes a clean, distraction-free writing environment while offering powerful features like syntax highlighting and extensive customization.
Key Features:
  • Split-pane live preview
  • Syntax highlighting
  • GitHub Flavored Markdown support
  • Customizable themes and styles
  • Offline-first native application
Use Cases:
  • Technical writing and documentation
  • Drafting blog posts and README files
  • Taking structured notes
Alternatives:
  • Typora – Typora offers a seamless 'typewriter mode' experience but is proprietary and paid, whereas MacDown is free and open-source.
  • Visual Studio Code – VS Code is a full IDE with robust Markdown extensions, offering more power but significantly more overhead than a dedicated editor like MacDown.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 26, 2026 10:19am 3000.0.4 0 VERSION_BUMP c937f1b3
Jan 16, 2026 4:32am 3000.0.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 0fb5fafc
Dec 31, 2025 1:22am 3000.0.2 0 VERSION_BUMP e77ff966
Dec 27, 2025 3:57pm 3000.0.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 2c8f491c