Markdown Reader makes previewing Markdown documents easier!
What is Markdown Reader?
"Markdown Reader" is a powerful Chrome extension designed for instant previewing of Markdown documents. It supports various formats, including online URLs and local files, and offers features such as syntax plugins, high-quality themes, hot reloading, and document organization. With built-in shortcuts and real-time updates, this extension enhances your Markdown editing experience. Enable file access permissions to preview local documents easily.
Extension stats
Users: 20,000+
Rating: 4.97
(38)
Creation date: 2019-04-11
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
Size: 2.16M
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URLs: Website
Ranking
# 5904
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Extension summary
Markdown Reader is a powerful browser extension that allows you to instantly preview various Markdown documents in your browser!
Features:
- Document Formats: Preview links in file://, http://, https:// and files with .md, .mkd, .mdx, .markdown extensions: https://example.com/example.md (online Markdown URL) file:///Users/my-project/readme.markdown (local Markdown file, *requires specific permissions)
- Syntax Plugins: Emoji, superscripts/subscripts, checkboxes, math, flowcharts, Gantt charts, TOC, insertions, abbreviations, annotations, alerts.
- Themes: High quality light/dark themes and code highlighting.
- Hot Reloading: Real-time document changes and centered display for better reading.
- Document Organization: Sidebar directory, original content preview, and image media support.
- Shortcuts: Quick function invocation with web extension shortcuts.
❗️❗️After successful installation, if you want to access local files, you need to enable file access permission for the Chrome extension❗️❗️:
In the Chrome extension management, go to the detailed information page of Markdown Reader and enable the "Allow access to file URLs" option.
See moreUser reviews
Pros
- Clean and intuitive interface
- Handles complex Markdown elements beautifully
- Supports both local files and URLs
- Allows drag and drop for reading files
- Offers dark and bright themes
Cons
- Default max-width of 900px is too small
- Case sensitivity issue with file extensions (e.g., .md vs .MD)
- Lacks support for HTML file reading and batch conversion
Most mentioned
- Easy to use
- Great for reading Markdown files
- Highly recommended by users
Recent reviews
非常棒!
大佬,给您的5颗星是因为只有5颗星,界面简洁,方便易用,加上git, 简直就是一款云笔记软件。
Extension safety
Risk impact
Markdown Reader requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
Markdown Reader has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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