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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Links
- https://macdown.app/
- Brew formula source: Casks/m/macdown-3000.rb
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