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Marktext

Marktext is a free, open-source notes and writing app for Windows, macOS and Linux. A simple and elegant markdown editor, available for Linux, macOS and Windows. It has 63,204 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license, and people use it instead of Typora.

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About Marktext

Next generation markdown editor A simple and elegant open-source markdown editor that focused on speed and usability. Available for Linux, macOS and Windows.

Install Marktext

Package names found in the project's README. Each links to its package page so you can check the publisher first.

Homebrew (macOS)
brew install --cask mark-text

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Chocolatey (Windows)
choco install marktext

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Replaces

Commercial software people commonly use Marktext instead of.

  • Typora

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FAQ

Marktext FAQ

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Is Marktext free and open source?

Yes. Marktext'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 Marktext?

Homebrew: brew install --cask mark-text and Chocolatey: choco install marktext. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: v0.23.0).

Can Marktext replace Typora?

Marktext is commonly used as a free alternative to Typora. Features differ, so check that it opens the file formats and covers the workflows you rely on before switching.