Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Mdx – Execute your Markdown code blocks, now in Go
Hey HN! I recently came across makedown here on HN and loved the concept. Wanting to learn Go, I thought this could be a great starter project - so I started working on my own Go implementation, which I’m calling mdx (https://github.com/dim0x69/mdx). Key Features: - Define dependencies between commands - Supports shebangs - Ability to pass arguments to code blocks Would love feedback and thoughts! Ref. makedown: https://github.com/tzador/makedown. Thanks for the idea! :)
Mdx is a Go tool that executes code blocks defined in Markdown files. It allows developers to run embedded commands with support for shebangs, pass arguments to code blocks, and define dependencies between commands.… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 1 we have checked on their own sites, 1 of them free or with a free tier. Mdx – Execute your Markdown code blocks, now in Go launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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There have been a few times I wanted the ability to select some text out of a Markdown doc. For example, a GitHub CI check to ensure that PRs / issues / etc are properly formatted. This can be done to some extent with regex, but those expressions are brittle and hard to read or edit later. mdq uses a familiar pipe syntax to navigate the Markdown in a structured way. It's in 0.x because I don't want to fully commit to the syntax being stable, in case real-world testing shows that the syntax needs tweaking. But I think the project is in a pretty good spot overall, and would be…
2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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2024 · blocks.md · its alternatives →
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`makedown` allows you to organise your shell scripts in one or several markdown files, by mix and matching different scripting languages for various commands and needs. zsh/bash/sh, python, javascript or anything else available on your system. Handy for replacing one-line-based package.json scripts or shell-based Makefiles. One can also write documentation and explanations to various commands in the same `.md` file. Most editors highlight correctly most languages in the markdown code blocks, even when you use several scripting languages. Here is a demo .md file…
2024 · github.com · its alternatives →
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OpenMarkdown▲189A feather-light, local-first Markdown editor built for you and your agent.
Jul 2026 · openmarkdown.dev · its alternatives →
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MDV — a Markdown superset for documents, dashboards, and slides with embedded data and visualizations. HTML + PDF export, live preview, VS Code extension. - drasimwagan/mdv
Apr 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
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A free, open-source Markdown editor for macOS with customizable appearance profiles, optional Vim keys, and local writing corrections.
Aug 2026 · writemd.app · its alternatives →
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I wanted to run markdown files like shell scripts. So I built an open source tool that lets you use a shebang to pipe them through Claude Code with full stdin/stdout support. task.md: #!/usr/bin/env claude-run Analyze this codebase and summarize the architecture. Then: chmod +x task.md ./task.md These aren't just prompts. Claude Code has tool use, so a markdown file can run shell commands, write scripts, read files, make API calls. The prompt orchestrates everything. A script that runs your tests and reports results (`run_tests.md`): #!/usr/bin/env…
Jan 2026 · its alternatives →
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CodeWeaver is a command-line tool designed to weave your codebase into a single, easy-to-navigate Markdown document. It recursively scans a directory, generating a structured representation of your project's file hierarchy and embedding the content of each file within code blocks. This tool simplifies codebase sharing, documentation, and integration with AI/ML code analysis tools by providing a consolidated and readable Markdown output.
2025 · tesserato.web.app · its alternatives →
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Hi HN, This is a TUI app which displays interactive Markdown documents. Interactive in the sense that you can scroll code fences / tables / and click links. There's a Table of Contents extracted from the MD, and a very rudimentary browser like forward + back. I'm thinking it could be the starting point for a variety of hypertext like applications in the terminal. Very much a work in progress.
2022 · github.com · its alternatives →
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.MD This Page▲112Convert any page to clean Markdown instantly
Apr 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
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2020 · quiz-cms.now.sh · its alternatives →
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showmd▲204Markdown was never meant to be previewed plain text
Apr 2026 · showmd.yetanother.one · its alternatives →
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2020 · writemd.xyz · its alternatives →
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Ledge is a Markdown notebook for developers and DevOps. Run a code block in place and its output streams in beneath it. Free and open source, for Mac and iPhone.
23d ago · ledge.sh · its alternatives →
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Live code in Pandoc Markdown. Contribute to gpoore/codebraid development by creating an account on GitHub.
2019 · github.com · its alternatives →
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MDEditorsy▲85A Drag And Drop editor to create Markdown/Github profiles
2021 · mdeditorsy.vercel.app · its alternatives →
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Super cool badges for your projects
2022 · mdb.pushkaryadav.in · its alternatives →
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I'm excited to introduce my own developed Markdown editor to everyone. It's built on the Monaco editor and designed specifically for developers. This editor integrates various features such as document management, resource management, and MDX extensions. You can embed images, audio, video, and even use plugins like drawing tools, calendars, and cards to showcase your creativity. What's even more thrilling is that it allows users to customize PostgreSQL table structures, insert and display data in Markdown documents, and even collect form submissions. My original intention in design was to…
2023 · amarkdown.com · its alternatives →
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Block.md▲10Write like Notion. Save as Markdown. Ready for AI.
2025 · tty215.github.io · its alternatives →
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MD+HTML Reader▲117Review AI-generated Markdown and HTML in a focused workspace
Jun 2026 · mdhtmlreader.com · its alternatives →
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Hi HN I built mdto.page because I often needed a quick way to share Markdown notes or documentation as a proper webpage, without setting up a GitHub repo or configuring a static site generator. I wanted something dead simple: upload Markdown -> get a shareable public URL. Key features: Instant Publishing: No login or setup required. Flexible Expiration: You can set links to expire automatically after 1 day, 7 days, 2 weeks, or 30 days. Great for temporary sharing. It's free to use. I’d love to hear your feedback!
Jan 2026 · mdto.page · its alternatives →
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Free markdown viewer and editor that runs entirely in your browser. Drag & drop a .md file to read it beautifully rendered, edit it, and save it back — nothing is ever uploaded.
Aug 2026 · kingsbridge-consultancy.com · its alternatives →
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Hi HN, I’d like to introduce you to SmallDocs (https://sdocs.dev). SDocs is a CLI + webapp to instantly and 100% privately elegantly preview and share markdown files. (Code: https://github.com/espressoplease/SDocs) The more we work with command line based agents the more `.md` files are part of our daily lives. Their output is great for agents to produce, but a little bit frustrating for humans: Markdown files are slightly annoying to read/preview and fiddly to share/receive. SDocs was built to resolve these pain points. If you `sdoc…
Apr 2026 · its alternatives →
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