Markdown Viewer

Markdown Viewer

Markdown Viewer with 30+ Themes, Dark Mode, MathJax, Mermaid diagrams, Syntax Highlighted code blocks

What is Markdown Viewer?
Markdown Viewer is a Firefox add-on crafted for improved viewing experience of Markdown files. It comes with differentiating features including over 30 visual themes, dark mode, MathJax formulas, Mermaid diagrams, and syntax highlighted code blocks. Secure by design, this viewer can render both local and remote file URLs, supports GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM), and offers full control over compiler options. Notable features like auto reload on file change, Table of Contents (ToC), and settings synchronization vastly enhance the user-friendly component of this free and open-source tool.
Merlin
Stats
By: simov
Rating: 3.94 (49)
Version: 5.2.2 (Last updated: 2023-10-30)
Creation date: 2017-10-21
Weekly download count: 213
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • file:///*
Size: 1.83M
URLs: Website
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4.40 (35) 87,797
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Merlin
Summary

✚ Video

https://vimeo.com/807266428

✚ For specifics about the Firefox release read this document

https://github.com/simov/markdown-viewer/blob/main/firefox.md

✚ Features

✔ Secure by design ✔ Render local and remote file URLs ✔ Granular access to remote origins ✔ Multiple markdown parsers ✔ Full control over the compiler options

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User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Great support from the developer
  • Works well with 'mermaid' Markdown extension
  • Useful and functional on multiple platforms
Cons
  • Requires extra security steps on Firefox
  • Complicated configuration on Linux
  • Does not support tables
Most mentioned
  • Great support from the developer
  • Complicated configuration on Linux
  • Does not support tables
Recent reviews
by Mertbikoss, 2024-04-10

by Mertbikoss, 2024-04-10

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Safety
Risk impact

Markdown Viewer is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Markdown Viewer is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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