# Clearly for Mac

> A Markdown editor that opens plain .md files.

Clearly edits Markdown files with syntax highlighting, then flips to a preview that renders tables, KaTeX math, Mermaid diagrams and callouts. It includes a Quick Look extension, PDF export, a menu bar scratchpad and an iPhone version.

## Facts

- Price: Free
- Developer: Ordinary Systems
- Category: Writing & Notes
- Website: https://clearly.md/
- Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/clearly-markdown/id6760669470
- Requires: macOS 15.0 or later
- App Store version: 3.3.0
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/clearly/

## Install

Mac App Store CLI:

```sh
mas install 6760669470
```

## Questions

### Is Clearly free?

Yes. Clearly is free to download and use.

### Where can I download Clearly for Mac?

Download Clearly from the Mac App Store and the developer's website (clearly.md). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Clearly from the Terminal?

Yes. With Mac App Store CLI, run `mas install 6760669470`.

### Which macOS version does Clearly need?

The Mac App Store version of Clearly requires macOS 15.0 or later.

### What are good alternatives to Clearly?

Other writing & notes apps for Mac worth a look are Inkstone (one-time purchase), Markdown Preview (open source), iA Writer (one-time purchase) and Ulysses (subscription).

## Alternatives in Writing & Notes

- [Inkstone](https://macworthy.com/apps/inkstone/): A WYSIWYG editor for the Markdown files already on your Mac. (One-time purchase)
- [Markdown Preview](https://macworthy.com/apps/markdown-preview/): Read .md files as formatted documents. (Open source)
- [iA Writer](https://macworthy.com/apps/ia-writer/): Focused Markdown writing, nothing more. (One-time purchase)
- [Ulysses](https://macworthy.com/apps/ulysses/): A complete writing environment for long work. (Subscription)
- [Bear](https://macworthy.com/apps/bear/): Beautiful notes, linked and tagged. (Free + Pro)
- [MarkEdit](https://macworthy.com/apps/markedit/): TextEdit, if it spoke Markdown. (Open source)
- [NotePlan](https://macworthy.com/apps/noteplan/): Tasks, calendar and notes in plain Markdown. (Subscription)
- [Cirrus](https://macworthy.com/apps/cirrus/): A Markdown note that pops up over whatever you are doing. (Free + Pro)

Tags: markdown, editor, quick look