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Formiko
reStructuredText and Markdown editor
by Ondřej Tůma
Official site: flathub.org
About Formiko
Formiko is a reStructuredText and Markdown editor and live previewer.
It is written in Python with GTK4, libadwaita, GtkSourceView and WebKit. Uses
Docutils and m2r2 Markdown parser.
Features:
GtkSourceView based editor with syntax highlighting
Optional Vim editor support
Vertical or horizontal window splitting
Preview mode with auto scroll
Periodic file save
JSON and HTML preview
Spell check
Linked file opening
How to install Formiko
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub cz.zeropage.Formiko
- Open Formiko once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Formiko free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Formiko is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Formiko from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub cz.zeropage.Formiko. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Formiko safe?
Formiko 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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