What's new in mdedit.ai

Markdown documents are often multilingual. An Arabic or Hebrew paragraph may contain an English product name, a URL, or inline code—and the next list item may begin in English. mdedit.ai now keeps these mixed-language documents readable in the editor, supported exports, and extensions.

Choose how your document reads

In the web or desktop editor, use More → Frontmatter → Writing direction. You can also save the setting directly in your Markdown frontmatter so mdedit.ai and its extensions follow it wherever you open the file:

---
mdedit:
  direction: auto
---

Choose Auto, Left to right, or Right to left. Auto lets each heading, paragraph, list item, quote, and table cell follow the language it starts with. Code and URLs stay left to right for readability.

Keep the layout when you export

The same writing direction is used in:

• Styled HTML and HTML ZIP
• Downloaded PDFs and Print / Save as PDF
• DOCX, including mixed-language lists and tables
• ODT and EPUB

Markdown and Markdown ZIP keep the original frontmatter unchanged. PPTX, RTF, and other converted text formats keep the content, but their RTL layout may vary.

Browser, VS Code, and Cursor controls

The browser extension and the VS Code/Cursor extension both offer Document, Auto, Left to right, and Right to left. Document follows the Markdown frontmatter and uses Auto when no direction is set. You can also choose a direction in the extension without changing the file.

Previews, HTML exports, and print/PDF output all follow your choice. Code remains left to right even in a right-to-left document.

Read the RTL and bidirectional Markdown guide for an Arabic, Hebrew, and English sample, setup instructions, and export guidance.

The Markdown Resume Builder is now the public starting point for writing a resume with the same resume renderer already available in the mdedit editor.

What shipped

• Start from a portable sample or open a local .md / .markdown file.
• Write, split, or preview the resume with Classic and Compact themes.
• Prepare Letter or A4 layouts with a choice of print margins.
• Download the Markdown source or styled HTML.
• Use Print / Save as PDF to open the browser print dialog and choose a PDF destination.
• Save the same Markdown document to mdedit when you want account-backed storage, folders, sharing, or sync.

The builder does not create a server-generated PDF or DOCX file. PDF output goes through the browser print dialog so you can inspect the final destination and settings.

Source ownership and privacy boundary

Anonymous drafts are stored in the browser. Opening a local file does not upload it, and the source is sent to mdedit only after you choose Save to mdedit and complete the account handoff.

The page itself still loads as a web application. Remote CSS referenced by a resume is requested only when its frontmatter explicitly sets allowRemoteCss: true; those requests can share normal network metadata with the third-party host.

For the source format, theme and page settings, privacy details, and troubleshooting, read the Markdown resumes documentation. For a copy-pastable walkthrough, see How to create a resume in Markdown and save it as PDF.

Your desktop documents no longer have to live behind an app boundary. Choose a local storage folder and mdedit.ai writes each non-collaborative document as a normal .md file with stable identity frontmatter.

What you can do

• Open and edit the same Markdown files in mdedit.ai, VS Code, Cursor, or another editor
• Keep writing without a network connection, with sync work queued for reconnect
• Organize mdedit folders as real directories on disk
• Recover readable document files independently of the desktop app
• Keep collaborative documents safely on the existing cloud/Yjs path

External file edits appear in an open mdedit editor and queue cloud sync when Sync Articles is enabled. Identity mismatches and duplicate IDs are surfaced instead of silently overwriting another document.

See the Local Markdown files guide for setup, file layout, sync behavior, and backup guidance.

We updated the mdedit.ai changelog and docs to explain how the revamped assistant fits into real writing workflows without overpromising local or agentic behavior.

What is clearer now

• Assistant capabilities: draft, rewrite, summarize, explain code, generate Markdown/code/diagram source, and create images when the selected AI source supports it.
• Supported AI sources: included or managed AI, bring-your-own-key provider access, and desktop local models.
• BYOK behavior: provider keys are configured in AI Settings and used for requests you initiate.
• Desktop local model limits: local models are best for text drafting and rewrites on that device. Photos, animations, long-running tasks, and provider-hosted tools still require a cloud AI source.
• Credential custody: managed credentials stay backend-owned, web BYOK uses server-side credential storage, and desktop local endpoints can run without a cloud key.

The docs also call out that AI actions are opt-in: mdedit.ai sends your prompt, selected text, and relevant document context only when you run an AI action.

Read the docs

See the updated guide: AI assistant in mdedit.ai.

mdedit.ai is now available as a desktop app for macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Download

• Get the latest installers from: https://mdedit.ai/desktop-app
• Prefer direct files + checksums? Use: https://releases.mdedit.ai/desktop/index.html

What’s included

• Offline-first editing for long writing sessions
• Faster startup and a more native feel
• Cross-platform downloads for Mac, Windows, and Linux

We’ve shipped an early MDedit CLI to make it easy to automate and script common workflows.

Install

npm install -g mdedit-cli

Get an API key

Create an API key:

• https://mdedit.ai/docs/api-keys

Then log in:

mdedit config login --api-key <YOUR_KEY>

What you can do

• Articles: mdedit article list|get|create|update|delete|export
• Folders: mdedit folder list|get|create|update|delete
• Workspaces: mdedit workspace list|get|create|update|delete
• API keys: mdedit apikey list|revoke for existing keys

Tip: run mdedit --help (or mdedit <command> --help) to discover flags and examples.

We’ve streamlined sharing and downloading to reduce cognitive load and make the “right” action obvious.

Share is now the single entry point

The new Share dialog is organized around two clear intents:

• Collaborate: invite specific people or enable “anyone with link” access (requires an mdedit.ai account).
• Public link: create a view-only, no-login link to a snapshot of your document (unlisted + noindex by default). Shared links open on mdedit.ai/shared/<id> (with an optional short link).

Once created, you can copy, open, update, or turn off the link directly from the Share dialog.

Download is simplified (with power features tucked away)

The Download dialog now shows the most common actions up front (Markdown, HTML, DOCX, Print), and moves niche formats into a single More formats dropdown.

It’s also assets-aware, so “portable” downloads are easier when your document contains uploaded images/videos.

Folders are here to help you keep your workspace organized—without giving up mdedit.ai’s offline-first workflow.

Create folders (even offline)

Use the New button (top-left) → New Folder, then enter a name in the Create New Folder dialog.

Folders support nesting, so you can create subfolders for deeper organization.

Move articles into folders (single or bulk)

• Move one article: open the article actions → Move to folder… → choose Destination → Move
• Move multiple articles: select rows in the table → Move to folder… → choose Destination → Move

Everything works offline and syncs to the cloud when you reconnect.

Drag-and-drop isn’t supported yet—use the Move actions for now.

This release focuses on two things: a cleaner UI and a faster, more reliable startup.

Revamped UI

We refreshed the dashboard and editor UI to reduce visual noise and make the primary actions easier to find.

Performance improvements: instant dashboard load

We made the dashboard feel immediate for returning users (previously it could take 10–20 seconds to become interactive on some machines / datasets).

Behind the scenes, we improved how local data is loaded and how background work is scheduled so the UI stays responsive even as your dataset grows.

You can now embed videos directly in your markdown documents! Just like images, videos can be added through multiple convenient methods and will render with native HTML5 video player controls.

Multiple Ways to Add Videos:

• Upload Files: Select video files from your computer via the Import Media dialog
• Drag & Drop: Drag video files directly from your file system into the editor
• Paste: Copy and paste video files from your clipboard
• URL Import: Import videos from external URLs

Supported Video Formats:

• MP4 (.mp4)
• WebM (.webm)
• Ogg (.ogg)
• QuickTime (.mov)

How It Works: Videos are stored locally first for immediate preview, then uploaded to cloud storage in the background. The video player includes standard controls for play/pause, volume, seeking, and fullscreen viewing. Videos integrate seamlessly with your document's offline-first architecture, so you can add videos even without an internet connection and they'll sync when you're back online.

The Import Media dialog has been updated to "Import Media" to reflect support for both images and videos. Standard plan users can upload videos up to 20 MB per file, while free users have a 1 MB limit with an easy upgrade option.

We've significantly expanded our diagram capabilities! mdedit.ai now supports four powerful diagramming formats, making it easier than ever to create professional visualizations for your technical documentation.

Supported Diagram Types:

• Mermaid: Flowcharts, sequence diagrams, Gantt charts, state diagrams, and more
• Graphviz/DOT: Complex graph structures, network diagrams, and hierarchical layouts
• Markmap: Interactive mind maps and hierarchical visualizations

Key Features:

• Real-time preview in the editor
• Seamless export to HTML, PDF, DOCX, and other formats
• Diagrams automatically rendered as high-quality images during export
• Syntax highlighting for all diagram types
• Support for custom themes and styling options

Simply use a code block with the diagram language (mermaid, graphviz, dot, or markmap), and mdedit.ai will render it automatically. Your diagrams will look perfect whether you're viewing them in the editor or exporting to share with others.

We've introduced a context menu that adapts to what you're working with! Instead of showing the same generic options everywhere, mdedit.ai now detects the type of content you've selected and presents relevant actions tailored to that specific content.

Smart Content Detection:

• Code Blocks: Get options to prettify, identify language, convert, format, or explain code with AI
• Tables: Access table-specific formatting and improvement tools
• Links & URLs: Quick edit and management actions for hyperlinks
• Headings: Title case formatting and writing improvement suggestions
• Inline Code: Specialized handling for code snippets
• Images: Image-specific editing and conversion options
• Regular Text: General writing improvement and formatting tools

This context-aware system means you'll always see the most relevant actions for your current selection, making your writing workflow faster and more intuitive. Right-click on any content to see context-specific options that actually make sense for what you're editing.

We are excited to announce that you can now log in to mdedit.ai using your GitHub account! This feature look a long time to develop, but since this platform is built for developers, it only makes sense to support GitHub login.

This in in addition to our existing login methods, which include email/password and Google, Amazon and Apple login.

We've completely redesigned the share experience to make exporting and publishing your content more intuitive and efficient. The new two-step process lets you first choose your destination, then select the appropriate format.

New sharing workflow:

• Destination-First Selection: Choose where you want to share (Local, GitHub, AWS S3, Dropbox, Medium, Dev.to)
• Smart Format Filtering: Only see formats supported by your chosen destination
• Clear Export Options: No more confusion about what formats work where
• Expanded Platform Support: More publishing destinations and cloud storage options

Perfect for writers who need to share content across multiple platforms and formats with confidence. Checkout this guide to learn how to use the new share experience: Revamped Share Experience Guide.

Writing is better together! We've introduced collaboration features that let you share articles with your team members and work together on content creation. Invite collaborators by email and start building content as a team.

Current collaboration features:

• Email Invitations: Invite team members using their email addresses
• Shared Access: Multiple people can access and work on the same article
• Permission Management: Control who can view, edit, or comment on your articles
• Comment System: Leave feedback and suggestions directly in the document

Coming soon:

• Real-time Editing: Live collaboration with cursors and instant updates
• Version History: Track changes and revert to previous versions

Perfect for technical teams, content creators, documentation teams, and anyone who needs to collaborate on Markdown content.

Working with tables in Markdown just got a whole lot easier! We've introduced powerful table creation and editing capabilities that eliminate the need to manually write complex table syntax. Whether you're importing data from CSV files or creating tables from scratch, our new visual table editor streamlines the entire process.

Checkout this guide to learn how to use the new table features: Enhanced Table Support Guide.

We are excited to announce that we have expanded our support for AI models, allowing you to use an AI model of your choice for generating draft, rewriting text, explaining code or generating code snippets. This update includes support for multiple AI models, including:

OpenAI Models

• GPT-3.5 Turbo - Fast and efficient for most tasks
• GPT-3.5 Turbo 16K - Extended context window for longer conversations
• GPT-4 - Advanced reasoning and complex problem solving
• GPT-4 Turbo - Improved version with better performance
• GPT-4o - Latest optimized model with enhanced capabilities

Anthropic Models

• Claude 1 - First generation conversational AI
• Claude 2 - Improved reasoning and safety features
• Claude 2.1 - Enhanced version with better accuracy
• Claude 3 Haiku - Fast and lightweight for quick tasks
• Claude 3 Sonnet - Balanced performance for general use
• Claude 3 Opus - Most capable model for complex reasoning

You can easily switch between these models in the editor settings to find the one that best suits your workflow and preferences. Each model brings unique strengths to help enhance your writing and coding experience.

A brand new Markdown Editor is now live. It simplifies the toolbar, making more options easily accessible for faster writing. The editor options now support Keyboard shortcuts, making it more accessible. Moreover, the export, publish and share options are now consolidated under the Share menu.

A brand new landing page is now live for mdedit.ai. The primary reason for a refresh was to move away from Framer and adopt a NextJS based website. It will help save on costs and will be easier to manage. Moreover, now both Changelog and Blog pages use Markdown for its content. I am planning to exclusively use mdedit.ai platform to write and publish Blog and change log entries so that I can discover issues with the writing/publishing workflows early!