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Macmdviewer

macmdviewer.com

MacMD Viewer is a native macOS application designed exclusively for reading Markdown (.md) files. It provides features like Quick Look integration, Mermaid diagram rendering, syntax highlighting, live reload, and PDF export, all while keeping the source files untouched.

THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH

Editorially reviewed · Sources checked Oct 8, 2026

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A good fit for

Teams that work collaboratively in Markdown and want consistent rendering across multiple Macs without subscription complexity.

Know the limitations

MacMD Viewer is read-only and does not support editing Markdown files; users must use a separate editor to write.
The app requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later and supports only Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.

What you can do

Reading and reviewing Markdown files generated by AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and Copilot without editing them.
Previewing Markdown files quickly in Finder or Spotlight using Quick Look without opening a separate app window.

Features

Quick Look extension to preview Markdown files in Finder and Spotlight without opening the app.
Mermaid diagrams support rendering flowcharts, sequence diagrams, state machines, Gantt charts, and pie charts inline from standard Mermaid syntax without plugins or configuration.
Syntax highlighting for fenced code blocks supporting major programming languages like JavaScript, Python, Swift, Rust, and Go, adapting automatically to system theme.
Live reload feature that watches file changes and updates the rendered view automatically when the Markdown file is saved in any editor.
Export Markdown documents to PDF preserving themes, Mermaid diagrams, syntax highlighting, tables, local images, and clickable links without watermark or footer.

Integrations

Not confirmed yet.

Platforms & data export

Not confirmed yet.

THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM

Go beyond the starting price.

Published plan prices for your team size and usage. Results update as you type. Taxes, currency conversion and unlisted add-ons are excluded, and anything the source did not state is called out rather than guessed.

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Known monthly subtotal

$0.00/month

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Plan costs based on your requirements
Tool / plan	Monthly	Per year	What this assumes
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A practical workflow

Install MacMD Viewer and enable its Quick Look extension to preview Markdown files in Finder by pressing Space.
Select a Markdown file in Finder and press Space to see a formatted preview including Mermaid diagrams without opening a window.
Open the Markdown file in MacMD Viewer for a longer read, zoom into diagrams, and choose from twelve document themes while the source remains unchanged.

Based on the sources below. Editorial review does not imply hands-on product testing.

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