Native Xcode Extension
Markdown Buddy

Markdown Preview
for Xcode

Preview your Markdown files with a beautiful and accurate renderer, right from Xcode or Finder. Auto-refresh, dark mode, ready in one click.

README.md — Markdown Buddy

My Project

A paragraph with bold text and inline code.

Installation

brew install my-tool
my-tool --version

Features

  • Full Markdown support
  • GitHub-style rendering
  • Native dark mode
  • Real-time auto-refresh

Everything you need for your Markdown files

A simple, fast, and native tool. Zero configuration.

Native Xcode Extension

Integrates directly into Xcode's Editor menu. One keyboard shortcut and you're good to go.

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Standalone Viewer

Open .md files from Finder, drag & drop, or File → Open (⌘O). No need for Xcode.

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Multiple files, tabs

Open several .md files at once. Switch between them with tabs. Each file auto-refreshes on save.

Auto-refresh

The preview updates automatically when you save the file. Zero manual action needed.

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Dark Mode

GitHub-style CSS with native macOS dark mode support. Adapts to your system preferences.

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Secure

App Sandbox, Hardened Runtime, no data collected. Ready for the Mac App Store.

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Full Markdown

Headings, lists, tables, code blocks, blockquotes, task lists, images, links and more.

As easy as 1-2-3

From Xcode or directly from Finder.

1

Install the app

Download from the Mac App Store and enable the extension in System Settings.

2

Open a .md file

From Xcode with the shortcut, or from Finder with a double-click.

3

Instant preview

The preview appears immediately and refreshes on every save.

One shortcut, one preview

Hit the shortcut from any .md file in Xcode.

⌃ ctrl
+
⇧ shift
+
M

Full Markdown support

All the Markdown you need, faithfully rendered.

Headings h1 — h6
Bold & Italic
Links
Images
Inline code
Code blocks
Bullet lists
Numbered lists
Task lists
Tables
Blockquotes
Horizontal rules
Strikethrough
Bold + Italic
HTML escaping

Ready to preview?

Download Markdown Buddy for free and transform your Markdown workflow in Xcode.

Mac App Store