COMPLETE DOCUMENTATION TOOLKIT

Engineered for agent memory, runbooks & dense docs

Markdown Explorer transforms local Markdown and document folders into an interactive, searchable documentation app.

10+ Office & Docs

Local Document Previews

Read DOCX, PDF, XLSX, PPTX, HTML, ODT, ODP, ODS, RTF, and TXT files directly inside your workspace with local timestamp caching.

.docx.pdf.xlsx.pptx.html.rtf

3 Search Scopes

Multi-Scope Workspace Search

Search current file, active workspace, or across all open desktop tabs. Excerpts show context and jump directly to exact clicked matches.

FileWorkspaceDesktop TabsExact Jump

Keyboard First

Sidebar Cursor & File Jump

Navigate the file tree without touching the mouse using Alt+S, arrow keys, Enter, and Esc. Highlight and locate current file with Ctrl+Q.

Alt+SCtrl+QCtrl+BCtrl+T

Desktop Workspace

Multi-Workspace Tab View

Keep multiple project folders open simultaneously in desktop tabs. Switch between Tab view and distraction-free Focus view instantly.

Ctrl+Alt+TCtrl+Alt+FWorkspace Aliases

1000+ Data Rows

Interactive Tables & Charts

Sort, filter, and multi-select values across dense datasets. Convert suitable numeric table columns into interactive Bar, Line, or Pie charts.

Multi-Select FilterColumn SortBar/Line/Pie

Offline Render

Mermaid Diagrams & LaTeX Math

Render flowcharts, sequence diagrams, ER models, git graphs, and mindmaps offline. Display LaTeX formulas inline with document text.

FlowchartsGit GraphsMindmapsKaTeX

Modal Zoom

Fullscreen Media Inspection

Click any image or Mermaid diagram to open a backdrop-blur modal. Focus on complex architecture details with mousewheel zoom and drag panning.

Backdrop BlurZoom & Pan1-Click Close

Rich Content

HTML Sandboxes & Video Embeds

Run isolated HTML previews for interactive code examples. Embed local video files or YouTube and streaming video links inside Markdown docs.

HTML IframeLocal VideoYouTube Embeds

Personalization

Theme Remix & Hotkey Editor

Customize colors, density, line spacing, layout style, and background images. Export, import, and share reading presets across team members.

Color RemixDensityBackgroundsImport/Export

25+ Code Fences

Syntax Highlighting & Copy

High-contrast syntax highlighting across 25+ programming languages with line numbers, language badges, and quick code block copy buttons.

25+ LanguagesLine NumbersCopy Button

100% Local & Private

Zero Telemetry & Offline Indexing

100% local parsing, indexing, and rendering with zero telemetry and no file uploads. Live auto-refresh detects filesystem updates instantly.

No TelemetryNo File UploadNative Watcher

Desktop Engines

Tauri & Electron Builds

Choose lightweight Tauri builds for minimal memory footprint and fast launch, or Electron builds for maximum battle-tested OS stability.

Tauri LightweightElectronWindows/Linux/macOS

Built for agent-era Markdown

Features & capabilities

Explore the powerful tools built into Markdown Explorer to make local documentation interactive and comfortable.

Markdown Explorer welcome workspace layout

Workspace viewer

Your docs become an app

Markdown Explorer keeps files local while making big Markdown and document workspaces easier to scan, search, understand, and present. Support multiple languages.

Search

Find content across every open workspace tab

Search current file, current workspace, or all desktop tabs. Results show focused excerpts and jump to the exact clicked match.

Converted document preview with best-effort quality notice

Document previews

Read DOCX, PDF, Office, web, and text files

Enable local conversion for DOCX, PDF, HTML, XLSX, PPTX, ODT, ODP, ODS, RTF, and TXT files. Markdown Explorer converts on open, caches repeat previews, and clearly marks best-effort rendering quality.

Sidebar Cursor mode highlighting the current file in the tree

Keyboard navigation

Move through the sidebar with Alt+S

Enter Sidebar Cursor mode, move with Up and Down, press Enter to expand folders or open files, and exit with Esc, Alt+S, or an outside click.

Theme Remix

Build custom reading themes

Create, duplicate, edit, import, and export custom themes with colors, density, spacing, layout style, and optional background images.

Large Markdown table with multi-select filters

Tables

Large tables stay usable

Sort and filter real rows, use multi-choice filters, and keep long tables collapsed while exploring filtered results.

Charts

Turn Markdown data into charts

Switch suitable tables into Bar, Line, or Pie views when numeric columns are detected.

Diagrams

Mermaid diagrams render cleanly

Flowcharts, timelines, git graphs, architecture diagrams, and more render inside your local Markdown reader.

Streaming video embedded in Markdown Explorer

Media

Markdown can carry video too

Embed local video or supported streaming links without turning your documentation into a separate website.

Media Viewer

Zoom and inspect images & diagrams

Click any image, flowchart, or architecture diagram to open a premium fullscreen backdrop-blur modal. Focus on complex details, pan across large graphics, and click anywhere to close.

Fresh screenshots

A viewer made for dense docs

Use Markdown Explorer for agent memory folders, engineering runbooks, release notes, diagrams, demos, and knowledge bases.

Syntax-highlighted code block in Markdown Explorer — Readable code blocks with language labels, line numbers, copy controls, and strong contrast.

Converted DOCX preview inside Markdown Explorer — Best-effort converted previews make DOCX, PDF, Office, web, and text files readable in the same workspace.

Sidebar Cursor mode active in Markdown Explorer — Sidebar Cursor mode highlights the file tree for keyboard-first folder expansion and file opening.

Math formulas rendered in Markdown Explorer — LaTeX math renders directly in the document flow.

Interactive HTML sandbox in Markdown Explorer — Interactive HTML sandboxes run in isolated previews.

Image modal viewing a diagram — Zoom and inspect images or diagrams in a focused media modal.

Desktop workspace selection with recent folders — Desktop mode remembers recent workspaces and opens folders quickly.

Theme Remix modal with color, layout, and background controls — Theme Remix and settings import/export help teams keep personal reading preferences portable.

Private by default

Offline, local, and comfortable for real project folders

Markdown Explorer does not upload Markdown content. It scans and renders locally, making it useful for private notes, agent memory folders, engineering docs, runbooks, and project knowledge bases.

Get Markdown Explorer

Install the extension or download the desktop app

The desktop app goes beyond the VS Code extension with Tabs view, multiple workspaces open at the same time, more keyboard shortcuts, and extra features. Lightweight variants are powered by Tauri for a minimal resource footprint and faster performance, while standard builds use Electron for battle-tested stability across all platforms.

Windows desktop

Use the NSIS installer for Start Menu and desktop shortcuts, or the portable `.exe` to run directly without installation.

Lightweight Installer Portable

Linux desktop

Use `.AppImage` for portable launch, or `.deb` on Debian and Ubuntu-based systems.

Lightweight AppImage AppImage .deb Lightweight .deb

macOS desktop

Download a `.dmg` for your chip. Use `arm64` for Apple Silicon and `x64` for Intel Macs.

Lightweight Install Guide Apple Silicon Intel

VS Code Marketplace

Best choice for VS Code users. Launch the docs viewer directly inside your editor.

Install extension

Open VSX Registry

Use this for VSCodium and VS Code-compatible editors that rely on Open VSX.

Install from Open VSX

Chromium extension

Run Markdown Explorer directly in your browser. Install unpacked extension from the latest release.

Extension zip

Latest release page

Every GitHub Release includes file descriptions so you can pick the right package for your OS.

View latest release

Checking latest release assets...

Global & Accessible

Documentation in your native language

Markdown Explorer is built for global teams. The entire reader interface is fully localized, allowing you to seamlessly navigate, search, and manage your documentation workspaces in your preferred language.

English Tiếng Việt Français Español 中文 Norsk 日本語 한국어 Русский

FAQ

Common questions

Is Markdown Explorer free?

Yes. The project is MIT licensed and the GitHub repository is public.

Does it work without internet?

Yes. Rendering and searching happen locally. The website download buttons use GitHub only to find the latest release files and public download totals.

What document formats can I preview locally?

In addition to Markdown (.md), Markdown Explorer supports local previews of DOCX, PDF, XLSX, PPTX, HTML, ODT, ODP, ODS, RTF, and TXT files directly inside your workspace with local caching.

What is the difference between Tauri and Electron builds?

Lightweight Tauri builds offer a minimal resource footprint and fast startup, while Electron builds provide maximum cross-platform stability and battle-tested OS compatibility.

Does Markdown Explorer collect any telemetry or user data?

No. Markdown Explorer is 100% private and offline-first with zero telemetry, no tracking scripts, and no remote file uploads.

How do interactive tables and Chart.js visualization work?

Standard Markdown tables automatically gain row sorting and multi-select filters. When numeric columns are detected, you can switch the table into an interactive Bar, Line, or Pie chart with one click.

Which desktop file should I download?

Windows users can choose the NSIS installer (`Setup *.exe`) for Start Menu integration or the portable `.exe` to run directly. Linux users can choose `.AppImage` or `.deb`. macOS users should choose `.dmg`, with `arm64` for Apple Silicon and `x64` for Intel.