What is Markly?
Markly is a free, open-source markdown editor designed for simplicity and ease-of-use. It provides a clean, distraction-free writing environment for creating notes, documentation, articles, and more using the popular markdown format.
Some key features of Markly include:
- Minimal interface to avoid distractions and keep the focus on writing
- Live preview pane that updates in real-time as you type
- Support for all common markdown formatting elements like headers, italicized text, lists, code blocks, etc.
- Dark/light mode and other display customization options
- Cross-platform - works on Windows, Mac, Linux, and in the browser
- Notes are saved locally for privacy, but can be exported
- FREE and open source software (FOSS) with active development
Markly aims to provide a simple, yet capable environment for writing in markdown without the complexity of most markdown editors. Its native apps for desktop operating systems allow for very fast load times compared to web apps. By storing documents locally by default, Markly gives the user full control and ownership over their own written content.
With its speed, simplicity, broad markdown support, and commitment to the open-source model, Markly is a great choice for those looking for a lean and efficient markdown writing tool.