MarkEdit
TextEdit, if it spoke Markdown.
About MarkEdit
A free, open-source Markdown editor that opens instantly, stays lightweight and behaves like a proper Mac app.
Install MarkEdit
Download it from the links above, or install it from the Terminal:
brew install --cask markedit Questions about MarkEdit
Is MarkEdit free?
Yes. MarkEdit is free and open source under the MIT license. The source code is on GitHub at MarkEdit-app/MarkEdit.
Where can I download MarkEdit for Mac?
Download MarkEdit from the developer's website (markedit.app) and GitHub. MacWorthy links only to official sources.
Can I install MarkEdit from the Terminal?
Yes. With Homebrew, run brew install --cask markedit.
What are good alternatives to MarkEdit?
Other writing & notes apps for Mac worth a look are iA Writer (one-time purchase), Ulysses (subscription), Bear (free + pro) and NotePlan (subscription).
Other writing & notes apps like MarkEdit
iA Writer
Focused Markdown writing, nothing more.
Ulysses
A complete writing environment for long work.
Bear
Beautiful notes, linked and tagged.
NotePlan
Tasks, calendar and notes in plain Markdown.
Drafts
Where text starts, before it knows where it goes.
Craft
Documents that look designed by default.
Tot
Seven dots. Seven notes. That's it.
Agenda
Notes that live on a timeline.
