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MacDown 3000

brew install --cask macdown-3000 v3000.0.6

Open-source markdown editor with live preview and syntax highlighting for macOS.

Why you might care

MacDown 3000 is free and open-source, making it ideal for developers and writers who want a lightweight, no-nonsense markdown editor. It supports GitHub Flavored Markdown and is optimized for Apple Silicon, combining simplicity with performance for local markdown editing.

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