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A native Markdown reader built with Tauri. Opens and renders .md and .mdx files with syntax highlighting, GFM support, and a clean tabbed reading interface. Lightweight, fast, local-first.
Challenge
Markdown readers try to do too much
Most Markdown apps are editors first. Readers who just want to open and read files get buried under editing chrome and configuration.
Approach
Read-first, native-fast
Built on Tauri for native performance with a minimal React UI. Drag-and-drop files, tabbed reading, keyboard navigation — nothing more.
Execution
GFM, syntax highlighting, clean type
Full GitHub-flavored Markdown support with syntax highlighting, auto-linked headings, and a reading layout designed around comfortable line lengths.
Result
Opens instantly, reads beautifully
A lightweight native app that does one thing well — rendering Markdown with the care of a good book layout.
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