Markdown Here
Write your email in Markdown, then make it pretty.
What is Markdown Here?
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Summary
Markdown Here lets you write email in Markdown and render it (make it pretty!) before sending.
This is great for anyone who doesn't like fiddling around with formatting buttons while writing an email. It's especially good for programmers who write email with code in them -- it even supports syntax highlighting. And for the mathematicians among us: Markdown Here will render TeX formulae as well.
Totally simple to use:
- Write your email in your email client's rich editor using Github-flavoured Markdown.
- Right-click in the compose area and then click "Markdown Toggle".
- Your email is now pretty! (That is, it's been rendered to HTML.)
- If you like the way it looks, just send it. If you want to change or add something, click "Markdown Toggle" again to get back to your original Markdown.
- Repeat as necessary.
Markdown Here is primarily targeted to work with Gmail and Thunderbird, but it also works pretty well with Yahoo and Hotmail. Additionally, it works great with Google Groups and Sites, Evernote's web interface, Blogger, Wordpress, and more!
Syntax highlighting note: Use fenced code blocks and specify the language name. See the project page for an example.
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Allows writing in Markdown in any text field that supports HTML/RTF
- Convenient keyboard shortcut (CTRL + ALT + M)
- Works well in Gmail and Outlook
Cons
- Unreliable and sometimes fails to work
- Limited support for certain Markdown features and formatting
- Does not handle YAML preambles well
Most mentioned
- Works well in Gmail and Outlook
- Unreliable
- Limited support for certain Markdown features and formatting
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Safety
Risk impact
Markdown Here may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.
Risk likelihood
Markdown Here is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.