Markdown Shell Extensions and Editor Alternatives

Apps similar to Markdown Shell Extensions and Editor include Obsidian, which has a free version. Other options are Joplin, Zettlr, Typora and SiYuan. There's no shortage of Text Editors like Markdown Shell Extensions and Editor, with more than 50 alternatives for Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad.

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  1. Downright icon
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    Native macOS Markdown reader and editor with Document, Split, and Source views, customizable themes, Finder and Quick Look integration, real-time file monitoring, broad Markdown support, and the ability to review external file changes. Free and MIT licensed.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
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  2. novelWriter icon
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    novelWriter is a Markdown-like text editor designed for writing novels and larger projects of many smaller plain text documents. It uses its own flavor of Markdown that supports a meta data syntax for comments, synopsis and cross-referencing between files.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Qt
    • Python
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  3. ReText icon
     48 likes

    ReText is a simple text editor for Markdown and reStructuredText documents with syntax highlighting and optional live preview.

    89 ReText alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  4. MarkFlowy icon
     12 likes

    Modern markdown editor application, Build fast and efficient workflows.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. NoteKit icon
     22 likes

    This program is a structured notetaking application based on GTK+ 3. Write your notes in instantly-formatted Markdown, organise them in a tree of folders that can be instantly navigated from within the program, and add hand-drawn notes by mouse, touchscreen or digitiser.

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. Memory icon
     9 likes

    Self-hosted and open source note-taking app focused on minimalism and efficiency. Offers simple folder organization, keyboard shortcuts, instant URL formatting, and local media storage under /notes, reducing complexity in organizing thoughts.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  7. Daino Notes icon
     10 likes

    Offers fast, distraction-free note-taking via a high-performance editor with real-time Markdown, local-first storage, image support, Kanban task boards, intuitive drag-and-drop, keyboard shortcuts, configurable themes, fast search, and cross-platform access.

    108 Daino Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  8. Caret is a Markdown editor for Mac, Windows and Linux. It stands out with its clean interface, productivity features and obsessive attention to detail.

    73 Caret Markdown Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  9. Apostrophe icon
     18 likes

    Apostrophe is a simple GNU/Linux Markdown editor built with the GTK+ framework.

    24 Apostrophe alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    • Linux Mobile
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  10. VNote icon
     39 likes

    A Vim-inspired note-taking application that knows programmers and Markdown better.

    93 VNote alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  11. MWeb icon
     10 likes

    MWeb can handle professional-level markdown with support for markdown extensions. It provides publishing to various social networks and blogging formats, as well as various preview themes.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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