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Version: Next

Features

Markdown Reader is designed as a dedicated desktop reader for Markdown files.

Browser extension​

  • Open Markdown Reader as a Chrome extension tab.
  • Pick local .md and .markdown files from the browser file picker.
  • Reuse the same reader UI, themes, zoom controls, and table of contents as the desktop app.
  • Keep recent files and settings with Chrome extension storage.

File opening​

  • Open .md and .markdown files from the OS file dialog.
  • Open files from the command line.
  • Register Markdown Reader as the default app for Markdown files.
  • Keep a recent files list for quick access.

Reading experience​

  • Auto-generated table of contents from headings.
  • Active heading highlighting while scrolling.
  • Multiple built-in themes.
  • Font size controls.
  • Reading width presets.
  • Focus mode for distraction-free reading.

Markdown rendering​

  • GitHub Flavored Markdown.
  • Syntax-highlighted code blocks with Shiki.
  • Mermaid diagrams.
  • KaTeX inline and block math.
  • Tables, task lists, blockquotes, images, links, footnotes, and callouts.

Search and navigation​

  • In-document search with highlighted matches.
  • Folder-wide search for Markdown folders.
  • Tabs for opening multiple Markdown files.
  • Keyboard shortcuts for common reading actions.

Export​

  • Export rendered Markdown to self-contained HTML.
  • Export rendered Markdown to PDF.
  • Export rendered Markdown to DOCX.
  • Preserve theme, typography, code blocks, math, diagrams, and images where possible.