Marko is a simple, lightweight WYSIWYG Markdown editor for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- WYSIWYG Markdown inline editor (CodeMirror).
- Open and view folders (file tree in sidebar).
- Tabbed interface.
- Obsidian like file linking syntax: [[file_name]].
- Lightweight native UI.
- Free and open-source.
- No telemetry or bloat.
Website: github.com/SeanPedersen/Marko
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Developer: Sean Pedersen
License: BSD 3-Clause “New” or “Revised” License
Marko is written in TypeScript and Rust. Learn TypeScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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