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Ferrite

Write and preview markdown

by OlaProeis

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Official site: flathub.org

About Ferrite

Ferrite is a fast, native markdown editor with live preview,

syntax highlighting, and native Mermaid diagram rendering.

Built with Rust and egui for excellent performance.

Features include:

Three view modes: Raw editing, Split view, and full WYSIWYG preview

Native Mermaid diagram rendering (flowcharts, sequence, class, state, ER, Gantt, pie charts, and more)

CSV/TSV viewer with rainbow column coloring and sorting

JSON/YAML/TOML tree viewer with collapsible nodes

Git integration with visual status indicators in file tree

Workspace mode with file tree navigation

Find and replace with regex support

Synchronized scrolling between editor and preview

Customizable syntax highlighting themes (25+ themes)

Dark and light application themes

Zen mode for distraction-free writing

Multi-language interface support

Multi-encoding file support with auto-detection

How to install Ferrite

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub io.github.olaproeis.Ferrite
  4. Open Ferrite once it finishes installing.
How to install Linux apps with Flatpak

Frequently asked questions

Is Ferrite free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Ferrite is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.

How do I install Ferrite from the command line?

With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub io.github.olaproeis.Ferrite. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Ferrite safe?

Ferrite downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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