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Markdown Preview & Editor

Professional markdown editor with real-time preview and syntax highlighting.

Features formatting toolbar, templates, file import/export, keyboard shortcuts, auto-save, fullscreen mode, table of contents, and a markdown cheat sheet.

Project Name

A brief description of what this project does and who it's for.

Features

  • Feature 1
  • Feature 2
  • Feature 3

Installation

bash
npm install my-project

Usage

javascript
import { myFunction } from 'my-project';

myFunction();

API Reference

myFunction()

Parameter Type Description
param1 string Required. Description
param2 number Optional. Default: 10

Contributing

Contributions are always welcome!

License

MIT

Reading Time

1 min

Words

89

Headers

8

Links

1

Characters: 630(no spaces): 505Lines: 41Paragraphs: 16Code Blocks: 2

Keyboard shortcuts: Cmd+B Bold, Cmd+I Italic, Cmd+K Link, Cmd+S Save, Cmd+Enter Fullscreen

Markdown is a lightweight markup language that lets you write formatted content using plain text syntax. It's the standard for README files, documentation, blog posts, and technical writing. Our markdown editor provides real-time preview with GitHub-flavored markdown support, making it easy to see exactly how your content will render before publishing. Perfect for developers, technical writers, and anyone who works with markdown regularly.

How to Use This Tool

1

Write Your Markdown

Type or paste your markdown content in the editor. Use the formatting toolbar for quick access to common elements like headings, bold, italic, links, and code blocks.

2

Preview in Real-Time

Watch your formatted content appear instantly in the preview pane. Toggle between editor-only, preview-only, or split view based on your preference.

3

Use Templates and Shortcuts

Start with pre-built templates for README files, blog posts, or documentation. Use keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+B for bold, Ctrl+I for italic) to write faster.

4

Export Your Content

Export your finished markdown as a .md file for use in repositories, or convert to HTML for web publishing. Your content auto-saves locally as you type.

Why Use This Tool?

  • Real-time preview as you type
  • GitHub-flavored markdown support
  • Syntax highlighting for 50+ languages
  • Formatting toolbar for quick editing
  • Built-in templates for common formats
  • Keyboard shortcuts for power users
  • Auto-save to prevent data loss
  • Export to Markdown or HTML

Common Use Cases

GitHub README Files

Create professional README files for your repositories with badges, installation instructions, API documentation, and contribution guidelines.

Example: README.md with project description, installation, and usage

Technical Documentation

Write clear, well-structured documentation with code examples, tables, and organized sections. Perfect for API docs, user guides, and wikis.

Example: API reference with code blocks and parameter tables

Blog Posts and Articles

Draft blog content in markdown before publishing to platforms like Dev.to, Hashnode, or static site generators like Jekyll or Hugo.

Example: Blog post with frontmatter, images, and code examples

Note-Taking and Planning

Use markdown for meeting notes, project planning, and personal knowledge management. Works great with tools like Obsidian and Notion.

Example: Meeting notes with action items and task lists

Best Practices

Use semantic headings

Start with one H1 for the main title, then use H2 for major sections and H3 for subsections. Proper heading hierarchy improves readability and accessibility.

Add alt text to images

Always include descriptive alt text in your image syntax: ![Description](url). This improves accessibility and helps if images fail to load.

Use fenced code blocks with language

Specify the programming language after opening backticks (```javascript) to enable syntax highlighting. Makes code much more readable.

Break up long content

Use horizontal rules (---) to separate major sections, and keep paragraphs short. White space improves readability, especially in technical content.

Preview before publishing

Always check your rendered output before committing or publishing. Different platforms may render markdown slightly differently.