What does RDoc README Previewer do?

RDoc README Previewer lets developers preview RDoc documentation files without leaving their code editor. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.

Who is RDoc README Previewer for?

RDoc README Previewer is a consumer product built for ruby developers using Visual Studio Code.

Does RDoc README Previewer have a free plan?

Yes — RDoc README Previewer is free to use.

What platforms does RDoc README Previewer run on?

RDoc README Previewer runs on the web.

Who makes RDoc README Previewer?

RDoc README Previewer is developed by James Vaughan.

When did RDoc README Previewer launch?

RDoc README Previewer first shipped in 2018.

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RDoc README Previewer

Name: RDoc README Previewer
Author: James Vaughan

visualstudio.comBrowser DevTools & extensions

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 30 Sep 2026; it is registered on the VS Code Marketplace and has been in the index since 27 Aug 2026. How this is checked

RDoc README Previewer is a Visual Studio Code extension for previewing RDoc files in an interface similar to Markdown preview. It helps Ruby developers inspect README and documentation formatting directly in the editor.

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Overview

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RDoc README Previewer is a Browser DevTools & extensions project. It lets developers preview RDoc documentation files without leaving their code editor. RDoc README Previewer is a consumer product aimed at ruby developers using Visual Studio Code. RDoc README Previewer is free to use. RDoc README Previewer is available on the web.

Behind RDoc README Previewer is James Vaughan, and it first shipped in 2018. Key capabilities include RDoc preview, markdown-style preview, and editor integration.

RDoc preview
Markdown-style preview
Editor integration

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Browser

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed27 Aug · 15:38 UTC
RDoc README Previewer verified via VS Code Marketplace
Source: VS Code Marketplace · Open

Frequently asked questions about RDoc README Previewer

What does RDoc README Previewer do?: RDoc README Previewer lets developers preview RDoc documentation files without leaving their code editor. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who is RDoc README Previewer for?: RDoc README Previewer is a consumer product built for ruby developers using Visual Studio Code.
Does RDoc README Previewer have a free plan?: Yes — RDoc README Previewer is free to use.
What platforms does RDoc README Previewer run on?: RDoc README Previewer runs on the web.
Is RDoc README Previewer still active?: PulseGate's liveness check found it on 30 Sep 2026.
Who makes RDoc README Previewer?: RDoc README Previewer is developed by James Vaughan.
When did RDoc README Previewer launch?: RDoc README Previewer first shipped in 2018.

At a glance

Platforms: Web
Languages: English
First seen: 27 Aug 2026
Built for: Ruby developers using Visual Studio Code
Model: B2C
Solves: Lets developers preview RDoc documentation files without leaving their code editor.

Registered as

VS Code Marketplace: vaughan.rdoc-readme

Developer

James Vaughan

Index record

Indexed: 27 Aug 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Aug 2026
Last seen: 27 Aug 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: rdoc-readme-previewer-visualstudio-com
Lifecycle last checked: 30 Sep 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 27 Aug 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Taken from the project's own store listing.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 27 Aug 2026
Canonical URL: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=vaughan.rdoc-readme

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