https://github.com/alecdotdev/markpad
The Notepad equivalent for Markdown
https://github.com/alecdotdev/markpad
linux macos markdown rust sveltekit tauri
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The Notepad equivalent for Markdown
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/alecdotdev/markpad
- Owner: alecdotdev
- License: bsd-3-clause
- Created: 2023-12-21T20:56:18.000Z (over 2 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2026-01-30T01:24:30.000Z (2 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-01-30T16:41:46.718Z (2 months ago)
- Topics: linux, macos, markdown, rust, sveltekit, tauri
- Language: Svelte
- Homepage: https://markpad.sftwr.dev
- Size: 12.8 MB
- Stars: 45
- Watchers: 2
- Forks: 10
- Open Issues: 2
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# [Markpad](https://markpad.sftwr.dev)
A simple, lightweight Markdown viewer and text editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Download from [markpad.sftwr.dev](https://markpad.sftwr.dev)
## Features
- Tabbed interface
- Monaco editor (VS Code)
- Split view
- Syntax highlighting both in editor and code blocks
- Mermaid diagram support
- Vim mode
- Image and YouTube embeds
- Familiar GitHub styled markdown rendering
- Tiny memory usage (~10MB)
- No telemetry or bloat
- Free and open-source
- Lightweight native UI
## Changelog
See [CHANGELOG.md](CHANGELOG.md)
## Installation
Download the latest executable or installer from the [releases page](https://github.com/alecdotdev/Markpad/releases/latest) or from [markpad.sftwr.dev](https://markpad.sftwr.dev)
#### Windows Installer
Automatically configures `.md` file association
#### Other Platforms & Windows Portable
Right click on a markdown file and select "Open with" and select the downloaded or installed executable
## Installation from source
- Clone the repository
- Run `npm install` to install dependencies
- Run `npm run tauri build` to build the installer
- Repeat the steps above to set the executable as the default program to open `.md` files
## Screenshots
