edamame is a terminal-based Markdown editor that combines formatted document rendering with direct text editing. Instead of displaying an entire document as raw Markdown source, it keeps most of the content rendered while revealing the underlying syntax on the line being edited.
This approach allows users to work with headings, lists, tables, links and other Markdown elements without constantly switching between editing and preview modes. The document remains readable throughout the editing process, while the original Markdown syntax is still readily accessible.
The editor pays particular attention to structured content. Tables are displayed as grids with individually editable cells, while supported terminals can display inline images, mathematical expressions and diagrams.
edamame also provides keyboard-driven navigation, optional Vim-style editing and tools for reviewing changes made by external programs. It is suitable for writing technical documentation, maintaining notes and editing Markdown files directly in a terminal.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Hybrid editing model that displays rendered Markdown while exposing the source of the current line.
- Supports headings, lists, links, footnotes, task lists and other Markdown elements.
- Interactive table editing with cell navigation, row and column operations, and mouse-controlled resizing.
- Displays inline images, Mermaid diagrams and LaTeX mathematics in compatible terminals.
- Search and replace functionality with smartcase matching.
- Optional Vim mode with motions, operators, text objects and substitution commands.
- Reviews external file modifications and allows individual changes to be accepted or rejected.
- Provides a fuzzy command palette and jump-to-heading navigation.
- Supports automatic list continuation and numbering adjustments.
- Includes customisable keyboard shortcuts and mouse navigation.
- Offers 27 built-in colour themes and support for custom themes.
- Exports Markdown documents to HTML.
- Includes safeguards for image decoding, remote image loading and HTML export.
- Adapts its display to the capabilities of the terminal emulator.
- Cross-platform support – runs on Linux and macOS.
Website: github.com/mijowi/edamame
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Developer: mijowi
License: Apache License 2.0
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