What platforms does MarkUp run on?

MarkUp runs on the command line, macOS, and Windows.

Is MarkUp still active?

Unverified. MarkUp has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What projects are similar to MarkUp?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include QuickMark, Markdown Viewer Editor, and MarkStudio Editor.

MarkUp is developed by Dexter Lagan.

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MarkUp

Name: MarkUp
Author: Dexter Lagan

github.comMarkdown & writing editors

MarkUp is an open-source desktop Markdown editor for macOS and Windows. It provides a minimal writing interface with a live visualizer so users can see rendered Markdown while editing.

Open SourceCLImacOSWindows

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Overview

4 features

MarkUp is a Markdown & writing editors project. It focuses on writing and previewing Markdown without switching between an editor and a separate renderer. It is built as an open-source project for markdown writers and developers. MarkUp is open source under the Open Source license. It runs on the command line, macOS, and Windows.

It is developed by Dexter Lagan. Key capabilities include markdown editing, live visualizer, and desktop app.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Markdown editing
Live visualizer
Desktop app
Minimal interface

Built with & integrations

Runs on

CLImacOSWindows

Trust & compliance

License

Open Source

Verified signals

HTTPSOpen Source

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed3 Sept · 12:49 UTC
Show HN: MarkUp, a Markdown Editor and Visualizer verified via Hacker News firehose (Algolia)
Source: Hacker News firehose (Algolia) · Open

Frequently asked questions about MarkUp

What does MarkUp do?: MarkUp focuses on writing and previewing Markdown without switching between an editor and a separate renderer. It is catalogued under Markdown & writing editors on PulseGate.
Who is MarkUp for?: MarkUp is an open-source project built for markdown writers and developers.
Is MarkUp free?: Yes — MarkUp is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does MarkUp run on?: MarkUp runs on the command line, macOS, and Windows.
Is MarkUp still active?: Unverified. MarkUp has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What projects are similar to MarkUp?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include QuickMark, Markdown Viewer Editor, and MarkStudio Editor.QuickMark Markdown Viewer Editor MarkStudio Editor
Who develops MarkUp?: MarkUp is developed by Dexter Lagan.
Is MarkUp open source?: Yes — MarkUp is open source under the Open Source license.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Desktop · CLI
Languages: English
License: Open Source
First seen: 3 Sept 2026
Built for: Markdown writers and developers
Model: Open source
Solves: Writing and previewing Markdown without switching between an editor and a separate renderer.

Developer

Dexter Lagan

Index record

Indexed: 3 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 3 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: show-hn-markup-a-markdown-editor-and-visualizer-github-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 3 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 3 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Recorded source: taxonomy-pass-a.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 3 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://github.com/DexterLagan/MarkUp

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