showmd is an open-source project built for macOS users and developers working with Markdown files.

Does showmd have a free plan?

Yes — showmd is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.

What platforms does showmd run on?

showmd runs on the command line, iOS, and macOS.

Is showmd still active?

The GitHub repository shows 6 commits in the last 90 days.

What projects are similar to showmd?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include MD File Viewer, MD View, and Markdown QuickLook.

Is showmd open source?

Yes — showmd is open source under the Open Source license, developed on GitHub.

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showmd

yetanother.oneDeveloper Tools

showmd is an open-source Quick Look extension for macOS that renders Markdown files with enhanced readability. It features YAML frontmatter display, rendered/source toggling, and dark mode, making it easier for users and developers to preview and manage Markdown documents natively on their Mac.

Open SourceCLIiOSmacOS

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55stars

2forks

7features

2026since

Overview

7 features

In the Developer Tools space, showmd takes a focused approach. It focuses on improving the readability and usability of Markdown files on macOS with a native preview extension. showmd is an open-source project aimed at macOS users and developers working with Markdown files. The project is open source (Open Source). showmd is available on the command line, iOS, and macOS.

showmd first shipped in 2026. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 55 stars and 6 commits in the last 90 days. Among its 7 catalogued features are markdown preview, Quick Look integration, and YAML frontmatter table.

Markdown preview
Quick Look integration
YAML frontmatter table
Rendered/source toggle
Dark mode
No account required
Offline support

Built with & integrations

Runs on

CLIiOSmacOS

Trust & compliance

License

Open Source

Verified signals

HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 55Active maintenanceStore-verified publisher

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed18 Jul · 07:37 UTC
Showmd verified against its public source
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Frequently asked questions about showmd

What does showmd do?: Showmd focuses on improving the readability and usability of Markdown files on macOS with a native preview extension. It is catalogued under Developer Tools on PulseGate.
Who is showmd for?: showmd is an open-source project built for macOS users and developers working with Markdown files.
Does showmd have a free plan?: Yes — showmd is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does showmd run on?: showmd runs on the command line, iOS, and macOS.
Is showmd still active?: The GitHub repository shows 6 commits in the last 90 days.
What projects are similar to showmd?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include MD File Viewer, MD View, and Markdown QuickLook.MD File Viewer MD View Markdown QuickLook
How long has showmd been around?: showmd first shipped in 2026.
Is showmd open source?: Yes — showmd is open source under the Open Source license, developed on GitHub.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Mobile · Desktop · Cli
Languages: English
Open source: Yes · ★ 55
License: Open Source
First seen: 18 Jul 2026
Built for: macOS users and developers working with Markdown files
Model: Open source
Solves: Improving the readability and usability of Markdown files on macOS with a native preview extension.

Registered as

GitHub: johannesnagl/showmd
App Store: 1622698025

Developer

Johannesnagl

Solo developer

GitHub

Open source

View on GitHub

Stars: 55
Forks: 2
Open issues: 3
Last commit: 29 Jun 2026
Commits 90d: 6
Contributors: 1
Authorship: Solo
Default branch: main
Latest release: v1.0.2 · 10 May 2026

Index record

Identity confidence: High · 96.5
Indexed: 18 Jul 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Jul 2026
Last seen: 18 Jul 2026

Identity audit (11)

Slug: showmd-yetanother-one
Lifecycle last checked: 8 Aug 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 18 Jul 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.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Canonical URL: https://showmd.yetanother.one/

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