markedit
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Description:
Markdown editor
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.29.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: markdown editor productivity writing developer-tools
Install: brew install --cask markedit
About:
MarkEdit is a minimalist, native Markdown editor designed specifically for macOS. It provides a clean, distraction-free writing environment with powerful features like live preview, syntax highlighting, and robust file management. The application focuses on speed, simplicity, and deep integration with the macOS ecosystem.
Key Features:
  • Native macOS app with Swift/SwiftUI
  • Live preview and syntax highlighting
  • Split view and tabbed editing
  • iCloud Drive synchronization
  • Command Palette and keyboard shortcuts
Use Cases:
  • Technical documentation and README writing
  • Personal notes and journaling
  • Blog post drafting
  • Academic writing with Markdown
Alternatives:
  • Typora – WYSIWYG vs MarkEdit's native macOS approach
  • Obsidian – Knowledge base vs single-file editor
  • MacDown – Legacy vs modern Swift implementation
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Feb 2, 2026 1:29pm 1.29.1 0 VERSION_BUMP bee4b613
Jan 18, 2026 1:16pm 1.29.0 0 VERSION_BUMP b5cf600d
Sep 14, 2025 7:11am 1.26.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 0cd6b0fb