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Welcome to MarkView
MarkView is a fast, beautiful, and lightweight desktop Markdown viewer that combines the power of modern web technologies with native desktop performance. Built with Next.js, React, and Tauri, it provides a seamless experience for viewing and navigating your Markdown files.Installation
Get started by installing MarkView on your system
Quickstart guide
Learn how to open and view your first Markdown file
Features
Explore all the features MarkView has to offer
Keyboard shortcuts
Master the keyboard shortcuts for efficient navigation
What is MarkView?
MarkView is a desktop application designed specifically for viewing Markdown files with style and efficiency. Whether you’re reviewing documentation, reading notes, or browsing through a collection of Markdown files, MarkView provides a clean, distraction-free interface optimized for readability. Unlike browser-based Markdown viewers, MarkView runs natively on your desktop, offering:- Fast startup times with minimal resource usage
- Native file system integration for seamless file and folder access
- Offline-first experience with no internet connection required
- Privacy-focused design with all processing done locally
Key features
File and folder supportOpen individual Markdown files or entire directories to browse multiple documents at once.
Drag and dropSimply drag files directly into the application window for instant viewing.
Multiple themesChoose from 7 built-in themes including Light, Dark, Ocean, Forest, Sunset, Purple, and Midnight.
Persistent settingsYour theme preference is automatically saved and restored on app restart.
Theme paletteQuick theme switching using a command-palette style interface with
Alt+T.Searchable sidebarQuickly find specific files in your loaded directories with
Ctrl+K.GitHub Flavored MarkdownFull support for tables, strikethrough, task lists, and more.
Raw HTML supportRenders embedded HTML safely within your Markdown documents.
Command line integrationOpen files or folders directly from your terminal for quick access.
Mermaid diagramsRender beautiful flowcharts, sequence diagrams, and more with Mermaid syntax.
Document outlineAutomatically generated table of contents from your document headings.
Code block copyingOne-click copy functionality for all code blocks with syntax highlighting.
Technology stack
MarkView leverages modern, proven technologies to deliver a powerful yet lightweight experience:- Frontend: Next.js with App Router and static export for optimized performance
- UI Framework: React 19 with TypeScript for type-safe component development
- Styling: Tailwind CSS for responsive, customizable themes
- Markdown Processing: react-markdown with remark-gfm and rehype-raw plugins
- Desktop Framework: Tauri v2 for native desktop integration with minimal overhead
- Backend: Rust for fast, memory-safe file system operations
MarkView uses Tauri instead of Electron, resulting in a significantly smaller application size (typically under 10MB) and lower memory footprint.
Use cases
MarkView is perfect for:- Developers reviewing documentation, README files, and technical notes
- Writers previewing Markdown content with GitHub-flavored syntax
- Students reading course materials and study notes
- Teams browsing shared documentation repositories
- Anyone who prefers a dedicated app over browser-based viewers
Why choose MarkView?
Lightweight and fast
Built with Tauri, MarkView starts instantly and uses minimal system resources. The entire application is typically under 10MB, compared to hundreds of megabytes for Electron-based alternatives.Beautiful and customizable
With 7 carefully designed themes and a clean, modern interface, MarkView makes reading Markdown files a pleasure. The theme palette allows you to switch styles instantly to match your mood or environment.Powerful yet simple
MarkView focuses on doing one thing exceptionally well: viewing Markdown files. It includes all the features you need without overwhelming you with options you don’t.Privacy-focused
All file processing happens locally on your machine. MarkView doesn’t send data to external servers or require an internet connection.Getting started
Ready to try MarkView? Head over to the installation guide to get set up, or jump straight to the quickstart to see it in action.Ready to install?
Follow our installation guide to get MarkView running on your system in minutes.