WorkFlowy for Coders

An extension for WorkFlowy to add markdown support and syntax highlighting in notes
What is WorkFlowy for Coders?
'WorkFlowy for Coders' is a Chrome extension designed to enhance a coder's experience on WorkFlowy.com. It allows users to render markdown syntax and supports syntax highlighting within code blocks when zoomed into a node. Editing notes is made easy through shortcuts. It has removed unnecessary style modifications for a smooth user experience. The source code is accessible on GitHub for contributions and suggestions.

Extension stats

By: medovob
Users: 622 ▼ -1
Rating: 3.11 (28)
Version: 1.3.0 (Last updated: 2012-09-04)
Creation date: 2012-09-04
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 98.84K

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Extension summary

Adds some style tweaks and minor features to the excellent WorkFlowy.com.

When zoomed into a node, this extension will render markdown type syntax and add syntax highlighting to any code blocks within the node's notes.

note: to edit notes use the keyboard shortcut (SHIFT+ENTER) or double-click the notes area

Visit http://daringfireball.net/projects/markdown/syntax for markdown syntax guide

Update 5 Jan 2012

By popular demand, I have removed all the unnecessary style modifications.

Source code now available on GitHub

https://github.com/medovob/workflowy-for-coders

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User reviews

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Pros
  • Allows coding in WorkFlowy without annoying bullet points
  • Enables RTF formatting in WorkFlowy
  • Effective use of markdown syntax in notes
Cons
  • Does not work for many users
  • Limited editing capabilities in certain views
  • Extension seems unmaintained
Most mentioned
  • Does not work
  • Editing issues
  • Needs updates to support images and flowcharts
Recent reviews
does not work
by Vadim Lman, 2021-06-09

Didn't work. Unable to edit notes after enabling extension.
by Brad Cozine, 2019-03-10

Editing as explained does not work for me
by Giulio Malventi, 2018-04-18
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Extension safety

Risk impact

WorkFlowy for Coders requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

WorkFlowy for Coders has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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