Interestingly, MarkNote has two features I requested for Prism:
1. Search
2. Sidebar that shows directory tree with multiple documents (like mdserve)
So I tried MarkNote, but these are dealbreakers for me:
- Prefer seeing actual MD rendering vs WYSIWYG.
- The layout shifts as WYSIWYG is toggled to MD text (even though it's just that line, it's distracting/annoying)
- Tables and code blocks look weird.
- Also strange window management UI for code blocks was confusing; accidentally deleted a few code blocks. Luckily my MD file was versioned via git!
- Not sure if I want auto-save (see above)
This is another local-first editor I would prefer using (no install required): https://stackedit.io
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I also prefer installing via brew. Otherwise macOS doesn't allow you to run the app (because it's not signed?). I think homebrew signs the app for you.
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I don't think I would have tried MarkNote if it didn't have the free tier, given other editors are sufficient for my needs. And I'm not sure if I would ever need any of the pro features.
Nice, it looks like you tried to address my dealbreakers:
- Source mode is much better, but should use a uniform monospace font for everything. (For horizontal alignment of tables and code)
- Code blocks in WYSIWYG mode should also be monospace.
- There is a weird issue where scrolling the mouse wheel often results in the app stuck slowly scrolling up. I have a feeling it is related to the scroll sync. Happens when I scroll from either preview or source.
- brew install is more convenient, but I still had to manually allow "dangerous app." If you register with the official https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-cask, your app will be both listed on https://formulae.brew.sh and signed so macOS no longer considers it "dangerous." (You can also just sign your app, but I heard this is another method)
I'll probably keep using my other markdown editors/viewers, but I'll keep MarkNote around for when I need to search through my MD files.
Interestingly, MarkNote has two features I requested for Prism:
1. Search
2. Sidebar that shows directory tree with multiple documents (like mdserve)
So I tried MarkNote, but these are dealbreakers for me:
- Prefer seeing actual MD rendering vs WYSIWYG.
- Not sure if I want auto-save (see above)This is another local-first editor I would prefer using (no install required): https://stackedit.io
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I also prefer installing via brew. Otherwise macOS doesn't allow you to run the app (because it's not signed?). I think homebrew signs the app for you.
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I don't think I would have tried MarkNote if it didn't have the free tier, given other editors are sufficient for my needs. And I'm not sure if I would ever need any of the pro features.