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How it works

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    Open the editor and start typing — preview updates as you write.

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    Add sections from the sidebar for README blocks, docs, or AI prompts.

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    Copy Markdown or export to PDF, Word, or HTML when finished.

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    # README **Live** preview
    Preview / output pane
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    Example workspace output — your content will vary.

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    Optional: open a specialized tool for HTML cleanup or README assembly.

Why use this tool

  • Live preview as you type

    See headings, tables, and code blocks render instantly — no save button, no server round-trip.

  • Export stakeholders can open

    Download PDF, Word, HTML, or raw .md from the same source file your team reviews in Git.

  • Templates for READMEs and prompts

    Append structured sections for install steps, API refs, and AI system prompts without starting from a blank file.

When to use / Who it's for

Use the Markdown editor when you need a daily driver for writing, previewing, and exporting docs without installing software or creating an account. Developers maintaining README files, technical writers polishing exports for PDF or Word, and anyone structuring AI prompts benefit from live preview and local auto-save. Specialized tools on this site handle HTML cleanup, README assembly, and CMS paste when you need more than writing.

FAQ

Is the Markdown editor free?
Yes. Live preview, templates, and core exports require no account.
Does my content leave my browser?
Drafts auto-save to local storage; exports download directly from your device.
What export formats are supported?
Raw .md, PDF, Word (.docx), and self-contained HTML.

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