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.

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Extension stats

By: https://www.ooso.net

View on Chrome Web Store

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

Email: vo*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website

Ranking

# 2737 ▼ 41

Other rankings

#10550 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 49

#10 in preview keyword 16

#138 in reload keyword 54

#139 in auto refresh keyword 29

#176 in support keyword 48

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Other platforms

Not available on Firefox

Markdown Preview Plus (v0.7.11)

4.30 (6) 21,825+

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Extension summary

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

Usage:

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

Note: The auto reload feature is disabled default.

Features

Support auto reload.
Support external css file.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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.

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".)

Dmytro Honcharov, 2024-08-25

I hope add [title](url){:target="_blank"} usage in the extension.

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.