Read First, Edit Efficiently
LightRead Markdown (Quillite Markdown) is a free, open-source, locally-first cross-platform desktop application for Markdown, supporting Windows, macOS, and Linux. It opens local Markdown files directly and presents content in an immersive reading view; when switching to edit mode, it offers real-time preview, syntax highlighting, and convenient formatting tools.
Core Features
- Local-First: Documents are stored locally on your device, with support for recent reads, bookmarks, and folder browsing.
- Reading & Editing: Immersive reading experience, table of contents, full-text search, and split-pane editor with real-time preview.
- Diagrams & Formulas: Supports Mermaid, ECharts, flowchart visualization, and KaTeX/mhchem for academic formulas.
- Rich Export: Export to DOCX, HTML, PDF, or PNG/JPEG long images, with support for Pandoc extended formats.
- Writing Assistance: Drag-and-drop image pasting, visualized tables, offline English spell checking, light/dark themes, and Chinese/English interfaces.
- Lightweight & Cross-Platform: Built with Wails using native HTML/CSS/JavaScript—no Electron used.
LightRead Markdown is ideal for developers, students, technical writers, and users who value local file control and a clean, distraction-free reading experience.