Linux · Office & Productivity
Scratchmark
Markdown editor for writing
by Sevonj
Official site: flathub.org
About Scratchmark
# Markdown Editor for Writing
**Scratchmark** is a pleasant text editor for writing. It tries to give you everything you need and otherwise stay out of your way so you can just focus on the text. The app can be used for writing essays and making quick notes alike. Its file management is built around a folder structure that can handle large projects with lots of files. You can add any folder on your computer to the library, and move files around by dragging and dropping.
It uses Markdown, which means that ==all text formatting can be done by typing.==
The editor is simple and intuitive, so anyone should be able to just pick it up and start writing. It can display simple writing statistics, and has features, such as focus mode and fullscreen support to reduce distractions.
Markdown is an open and widely used markup language. Documents created with Scratchmark are more or less compatible with other similar apps. If you already have a "notebook" or a project from another app, you can just add the folder to Scratchmark's library. This also goes the other way: if you've had enough of Scratchmark, it's easy to switch to something else.
How to install Scratchmark
- 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 org.scratchmark.Scratchmark
- Open Scratchmark once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Scratchmark free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Scratchmark is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Scratchmark from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub org.scratchmark.Scratchmark. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Scratchmark safe?
Scratchmark downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.