ZenMark

A standalone Markdown editor and reader that stays out of your way.
Modern, minimal, and frameless — a clean interface that feels right at home in tiling setups like Hyprland.
No accounts. No cloud. No subscriptions. Just a fast, beautiful app that runs on your machine.
Write in split view, read in full-screen, or disappear into zen mode — just you and your words.
14 color schemes. 11 layout templates. Export to PDF and DOCX.
Linux, macOS, and Windows.

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Why ZenMark

Most Markdown tools are either too simple (just a text box) or too complex (plugin systems, databases, sync services). ZenMark sits in the middle: a polished environment for both writing and reading Markdown, with beautiful typography and nothing you don't need.

A minimal interface that fits perfectly into a Hyprland setup — no chrome, no distractions, just your text.

Open a file. Read or write. Export. That's it.

Features

Writing

• Live side-by-side preview with synchronized scrolling
• Three view modes: split, reader, and zen mode (Ctrl+E to cycle)
• CodeMirror 6 editor with full syntax highlighting
• Auto-save to IndexedDB — your work is never lost

Reading

• 11 layout templates — GitHub, Tufte, Terminal, Magazine, Billboard, Prose, and more
• GitHub Flavored Markdown with task lists, tables, and callout alerts
• Floating table of contents for quick navigation
• 40+ syntax-highlighted languages, lazy-loaded

Theming

• 14 color schemes — Obsidian, Nord, Dracula, Solarized, Gruvbox, Tokyo Night, Catppuccin, and more
• Independent color and layout controls — mix any scheme with any template
• Dark and light modes with one-key toggle

Export

• PDF export with full theme support — your chosen fonts and layout, print-optimized
• DOCX export for sharing with non-technical collaborators
• Print support via Ctrl+P

App

• Fullscreen mode (F11)
• Native file dialogs for open/save
• Local image rendering in preview
• Markdown file associations (.md, .markdown, .mdown)
• Frameless window with auto-hiding toolbar
• Cross-platform: Linux (AppImage, deb, pacman), macOS (dmg), Windows (exe)

Install

Download the latest release from the Releases page.

Linux

AppImage

chmod +x ZenMark-*.AppImage
./ZenMark-*.AppImage

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo dpkg -i zenmark_*.deb

Arch Linux

sudo pacman -U zenmark-*.pkg.tar.zst

macOS

Download the .dmg, open it, and drag ZenMark to Applications.

Windows

Download and run the .exe installer.

Build from source

npm install
npm run dev              # Vite dev server
npm run electron:dev     # Build + launch Electron
npm run electron:build   # Production binary
npm run test             # Run tests

License

MIT