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Description:
Configurable document editor that supports Markdown
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.12.6@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @typora  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: markdown editor writing documentation productivity
Install: brew install --cask typora
About:
Typora is a minimalist Markdown editor that provides a seamless live preview experience, rendering formatted text as you type. It offers extensive customization options for themes and CSS, supports various export formats including PDF, HTML, and Word, and includes advanced features like spell checking and focus mode. This tool bridges the gap between a simple text editor and a full-featured word processor for technical writers.
Key Features:
  • Live preview as you type
  • Extensive theme and typography customization
  • Multiple export formats (PDF, HTML, Word, etc.)
  • Table of contents and outline view
  • Support for math formulas and diagrams
Use Cases:
  • Technical documentation and README writing
  • Note-taking and personal knowledge management
  • Blog post drafting and publishing
  • Academic writing with citations
Alternatives:
  • Obsidian – Obsidian focuses on linking notes and local storage, while Typora excels at single-document editing with live preview.
  • VS Code – VS Code is a full IDE with extensions, whereas Typora is a dedicated Markdown editor with a more visual, distraction-free interface.
  • MacDown – MacDown offers a split-pane view, while Typora provides a seamless WYSIWYG-like experience in one view.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 31, 2025 4:48am 1.12.6 0 VERSION_BUMP 540cf8d1
Dec 30, 2025 1:45pm 1.12.5 0 VERSION_BUMP c405981b
Sep 19, 2025 10:39am 1.12.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 3000ec2e
Sep 1, 2025 1:58am 1.11.7 0 VERSION_BUMP f937db00
Aug 24, 2025 4:28am 1.11.4 0 VERSION_BUMP c2ed6c58