ColaMD
ColaMD is a free, open-source notes and writing app for Windows, macOS and Linux. A free, elegant Markdown editor for macOS, Windows and Linux. It has 1,284 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at marswaveai/ColaMD.
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About ColaMD
A free, elegant Markdown editor anyone can pick up. No toolbars, no clutter, and the file on disk is always what you see.
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Is ColaMD free and open source?
Yes. ColaMD's source code is public on GitHub under the MIT license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install ColaMD?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v2.7.9).
Is ColaMD still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 25, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.