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MarkText
Next generation markdown editor
by MarkText
Official site: flathub.org
About MarkText
MarkText is a free and open-source realtime preview markdown editor which support both CommonMark
Spec and GitHub Flavored Markdown Spec. It is a concise text editor, dedicated to improving your
writing efficiency.
Features:
Realtime preview (WYSIWYG) and a clean and simple interface to get a distraction-free writing experience
GitHub Flavored Markdown like task-lists, tables, links and emojis
Markdown extensions such as math expressions (KaTeX) and front matter
Code fence for all the popular languages
Support paragraphs and inline style shortcuts to improve your writing efficiency
Various edit modes and themes: source code mode, typewriter mode, focus mode
How to install MarkText
- 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 com.github.marktext.marktext
- Open MarkText once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is MarkText free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where MarkText is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install MarkText from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub com.github.marktext.marktext. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is MarkText safe?
MarkText 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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