CrabPad

CrabPad is a premium desktop Markdown editor designed for writers who demand speed, focus, and beautiful aesthetics. Built with Tauri (Rust + React), it delivers native performance with instant startup and zero lag.

Core Philosophy: Local-First & Private Your files stay on your device. No cloud accounts, no sync services, no subscriptions. CrabPad works 100% offline and stores standard .md files you can open with any editor. Your data is yours — always.

Key Features:

Zen Mode — Distraction-free fullscreen writing that hides all UI chrome. Toggle with CMD+Alt+Z. Command Palette — Access every command, file, and setting with CMD+Shift+P. Fuzzy-search enabled. Live Preview — Side-by-side Markdown rendering with synchronized scrolling. Pro Markdown Engine — GFM tables, footnotes, task lists, KaTeX math formulas, Mermaid diagrams, admonitions/callouts, abbreviations, definition lists, subscript, superscript, and emoji shortcodes. Global Search — Search across all open documents instantly. Table of Contents — Auto-generated outline from headings with click-to-navigate. Tabbed Interface — Multiple documents in draggable, reorderable tabs. Customizable Keybindings — Record new shortcuts directly in Settings. Auto-Update — In-app updater with download progress bar and one-click restart. Platforms: macOS (Universal — Apple Silicon + Intel), Windows (x64), Linux (AppImage, .deb). macOS users can also install via Homebrew: brew install --cask LukaszOleniuk/tap/crabpad.

CrabPad is free, open to feedback, and actively developed. Visit crabpad.app for more.