panwriter ☆
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Description:
Markdown editor with pandoc integration and paginated preview
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.8.10@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: markdown pandoc editor productivity documents
Install: brew install --cask panwriter
About:
PanWriter is a cross-platform Markdown editor that integrates directly with the pandoc document conversion tool. It provides a unique paginated preview that shows exactly how your document will look when exported to formats like PDF. The application features a flexible pane-based interface, allowing users to view source, preview, and metadata simultaneously.
Key Features:
  • Real-time paginated preview with pandoc integration
  • Split-pane interface for editing and previewing
  • Supports YAML metadata blocks for pandoc templates
  • Export to multiple formats (PDF, HTML, DOCX, etc.)
  • Cross-platform availability (macOS, Windows, Linux)
Use Cases:
  • Writing academic papers or reports that require precise formatting
  • Creating documents with complex citations and bibliography
  • Drafting technical documentation with multiple output formats
  • Converting Markdown to beautifully formatted PDFs
Alternatives:
  • MacDown – MacDown is macOS-only and lacks direct pandoc integration for document conversion
  • Typora – Typora offers a similar live preview but focuses on WYSIWYG editing rather than pandoc workflow integration
  • Obsidian – Obsidian is knowledge-base focused with plugin ecosystem, not specifically designed for pandoc document conversion
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 13, 2026 10:30am 0.8.10 0 VERSION_BUMP 699db739
Oct 2, 2023 7:35pm 0.8.6 0 VERSION_BUMP 03189cf1
Dec 11, 2022 12:57pm 0.8.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 8a96d458
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