Markdown Preview Plus

Converts and previews markdown files (.md, .markdown) to HTML(include TOC) right inside Chrome and support live reload
What is Markdown Preview Plus?
Markdown Preview Plus is a Chrome extension that automatically parses markdown files into HTML with live reload. It supports auto reload, external CSS files, customized themes, github flavored markdown, and rendering of Katex and Mermaid. The extension is open source and regularly maintained with bug fixes and feature updates. It is a handy tool for web developers and anyone who works with markdown files.

Extension stats

Users: 90,000+
Rating: 4.11 (231)
Version: 0.8.6 (Last updated: 2024-05-07)
Creation date: 2020-05-18
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • clipboardWrite
Host permissions:
  • file:///*
Size: 2.52M
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
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Extension summary

Automatically parses markdown files (.md) into HTML with live reload

Usage:

  1. Install extension from webstore (creates no new UI)
  2. Check "Allow access to file URLs" in chrome://extensions listing:
  3. Open local or remote .md file in Chrome.
  4. See nicely formatted HTML!

Note: The auto reload feature is disabled default.

Features

  • Support auto reload.
  • Support external css file.
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works effectively for viewing Markdown files.
  • User-friendly and convenient with various theme options.
  • Ability to open .md files as HTML is helpful.
  • Highly rated as the best MD viewer by multiple users.
Cons
  • Issues with rendering local files as plain text.
  • Problems with scrollability in the TOC (Table of Contents).
  • Encoding issues when using a local HTTP file server.
  • Not functioning properly on Windows and other browsers.
Most mentioned
  • Works better than expected.
  • Request for additional features like support for endnotes.
  • Desire for improved font sizes.
  • Inconsistency with local file handling.
Recent reviews
Great app. I like the view Table of Contents option and that its configurable. Makes browsing large Markdown files easy.
by Kermit Sesame Kermit Sesame, 2018-10-11

Плагин делает всё, что заявлено. Отзыв "Не работает с локальными файлами" неверен. Всё отлично работает, если сделать всё, что написано в инструкции по установке. (Check "Allow access to file URLs" in chrome://extensions listing, "Управление расширениями" - "Сведения" - "Разрешить открывать локальные файлы по ссылкам".)
by Dmytro Honcharov Dmytro Honcharov, 2024-08-25

I hope add [title](url){:target="_blank"} usage in the extension.
by 王祥 王祥, 2018-12-14
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Markdown Preview Plus may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Markdown Preview Plus is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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