VimR
A Neovim-based editor for macOS with a file browser, fuzzy file finder and Markdown preview.GetMIT
MacDown
A Markdown editor with a live side-by-side preview, syntax highlighting and configurable rendering options.
MIT · Downloads from github.com
- License
- MIT
- Open source
- Source
- GitHub
- MacDownApp
- Verified
- 2026
About MacDown
MacDown shows Markdown source on one side and a rendered preview on the other, updating as you type. It offers editor themes, preview styles, code highlighting and options for Markdown extensions such as tables and fenced code.
The latest release dates from 2020 and development has stalled since, so newer macOS versions may expose rough edges. Third-party components carry their own notices in the repository's LICENSE directory.
Information
- Source code
- MacDownApp/macdown
- License
- MIT
- Website
- macdown.uranusjr.com
- Download
- github.com
- Category
- Writing
- Evidence checked
- Tags
Maco links to each project’s official download. Check its release notes for macOS version and Apple silicon support. The verification date records our license and source review, not a security audit.
Sources and image credits
- github.com/MacDownApp/macdown
- github.com/MacDownApp/macdown/blob/master/LICENSE/macdown.txt
- github.com/MacDownApp/macdown/releases
- macdown.uranusjr.com
- icon.png: Tzu-ping Chung and MacDown contributors. MIT; upstream project asset, trademarks retained.
License and artwork notices
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