Native macOS · Apple Silicon

The Master of all
Markdown Apps

Write with syntax highlighting. Preview live as you type. Insert any Markdown construct in one click. Export to HTML or PDF. Twenty-seven themes. Zero Electron.

macOS 14+ · M-series Macs · Sandboxed & privacy-first

README.md — MasterMD
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# MasterMD
The Master of all Markdown Apps

**Write** with *syntax highlighting*.
Preview [live](preview) as you type.

```mermaid
graph LR
  A[Write] --> B[Preview]
  B --> C[Export]
```
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MasterMD

The Master of all Markdown Apps

Write with syntax highlighting. Preview live as you type.

Write
Preview
Export
127 lines · 842 words · 4 min read Midnight Code
27 Themes
40+ Syntax templates
Live Scroll-synced preview
Native Swift & AppKit

Everything a Markdown power user needs

Built for programmers, writers, and anyone who lives in .md files — without the bloat of a web wrapper.

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Syntax-highlighted editor

Real-time highlighting for headings, emphasis, code, links, tables, task lists, blockquotes, and more. Adjustable font size and optional line numbers.

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Live preview

See rendered HTML instantly. Preview scrolls with your cursor so you always know exactly how the finished document looks.

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Insert panel

Browse 40+ Markdown constructs across nine categories. Search, preview each snippet, and insert at your cursor with one click.

⌃Space catalog

Context-aware completions while you type. Type # for headings, - for lists, or ``` for code and diagrams.

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Mermaid diagrams

Flowcharts and sequence diagrams render live in preview, HTML export, and PDF. Theme-aware styling built in.

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Flexible layout

Editor only, preview only, or split view. Toggle the insert panel anytime. Each window holds its own independent document.

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Document stats

Lines, words, characters, and estimated reading time in the status bar. Know the scope of your document at a glance.

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Private by design

Sandboxed. Files stay on your Mac. Preferences stored locally. No cloud sync, no tracking, no account required.

Full GitHub-flavored Markdown

MasterMD handles the Markdown you actually write — not a watered-down subset.

  • Headings H1–H6, bold, italic, strikethrough, highlight
  • Unordered, ordered, nested, and task lists
  • Links, images, autolinks, and blockquotes
  • Fenced and indented code blocks with language tags
  • GFM tables with column alignment
  • Horizontal rules, hard breaks, and HTML comments
  • Local images resolved relative to your document
## Task List
- [x] Ship the feature
- [ ] Write the docs
- [ ] Celebrate

| Column | Align |
|:-------|------:|
| left   | right |
**bold** | *italic*

27 themes. Your eyes, your rules.

Fourteen programmer palettes and thirteen reading-focused themes — all applied consistently across editor, preview, and UI.

Midnight Code
One Dark
Dracula
Monokai
Nord
Solarized Dark
Gruvbox Dark
Tokyo Night
Catppuccin Mocha
Ayu Dark
GitHub Dark
Cobalt 2
Xcode Dark
Palenight
Paper
Classic Light
Sepia Reader
GitHub Light
Catppuccin Latte
Solarized Light
Rose Quartz
Sage Mist
Warm Journal
Lavender Note
Graphite Reader
Ocean Mist
Dawn

From draft to deliverable

Export uses your active theme and embeds local assets so the output looks exactly right — even offline.

HTML

Standalone web pages

Self-contained HTML with embedded images and inlined Mermaid JavaScript. Open in any browser, share anywhere, no server required.

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PDF

Print-ready documents

Professional PDF output via native WebKit rendering. Diagrams, tables, and code blocks included. Perfect for reports and documentation.

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Built for Mac. Not ported to it.

MasterMD is a true native application — SwiftUI, AppKit, and WebKit. No Electron shell. No Chromium bundled. Just a fast, lightweight editor that feels at home on your Mac.

  • Optimized for Apple Silicon (M-series)
  • macOS 14 Sonoma and later
  • App Sandbox with security-scoped file access
  • Mac App Store ready
  • Incremental preview updates for smooth performance
  • Built-in tutorial and welcome onboarding

Swift + AppKit

Real NSTextView editing with native scroll performance, undo/redo, and system integration.

arm64 Sandboxed MIT License

Keyboard-first workflow

Every common action is one keystroke away.

⌘NNew document
⌘OOpen file
⌘SSave
⌘⇧SSave As
⌘⇧EExport HTML
⌘⇧PExport PDF
⌘⌥1Editor only
⌘⌥2Preview only
⌘⌥3Split view
⌘⇧IToggle insert panel
⌃SpaceSyntax catalog
⌘,Settings

Ready to master Markdown?

Download MasterMD and start writing with live preview, beautiful themes, and effortless export.