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VS Code Extension

Markdown Viewer VS Code Extension

Preview Markdown with GitHub-style rendering, diagrams, math, and exports, right inside your editor.

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A fast Markdown reader for VS Code

Render rich Markdown and export it without leaving your editor.

Live preview panel

Open a side-by-side preview that stays in sync as you type.

Diagrams + math

Mermaid, Graphviz/DOT, Markmap, plus math rendering for technical docs.

GFM + syntax highlighting

Tables, task lists, and readable code blocks with syntax highlighting.

Export to HTML / PDF

Export a styled HTML file or print to PDF for sharing.

Offline-friendly

Works without an internet connection once installed.

Privacy-first

No document content is uploaded. Rendering happens locally.

Install in your editor, preview in seconds

VS Code users can install from the Marketplace. Cursor users can install from Open VSX.

VS Code Marketplace

Recommended for VS Code.

Cursor (Open VSX)

Recommended for Cursor. (Open VSX distribution)

VS Code extension FAQs

Ready to write

Write and preview Markdown in one place.

Use the VS Code extension for preview and export, then switch to MD Editor for AI writing, exports, and publishing workflows.