Getting Started

mdedit.ai is a Markdown editor and previewer designed for technical writing.

Recommended: create your first document

Follow the first-document walkthrough to sign in, create a document, write with live preview and AI, confirm it is saved, and export or share it.

The alternatives below are useful when you only need a preview or want to work with local files.

Path 1: Preview Markdown right now (no install)

Use the scratchpad to write or paste Markdown and get an instant preview.

• Open the scratchpad: mdedit.ai scratchpad (opens in a new tab)
• Learn what’s supported: Markdown Features

Path 2: Install extensions (automatic rendering in your tools)

If you’re viewing local files or raw .md URLs, extensions are the best experience.

• Browser extension (Chrome, Firefox, Edge): Markdown Viewer & Reader
• VS Code / Cursor: VS Code extension

Path 3: Set up a full writing workflow

If you’re writing frequently, organizing many docs, or exporting/sharing, use the full app.

• Web app overview: Web App
• Desktop app: Desktop App
• Organize work: Folders and Templates
• Need a quick resume workflow from Markdown? Start with Markdown resumes and the public Markdown Resume Builder (opens in a new tab)

Next steps

• Need credentials for the CLI or integrations? See API Keys.
• Something not working? Start at Troubleshooting.