-- visual Markdown editor --
viMarkdown is a lightweight, high-performance Markdown editor built with Qt6 and C++.
It is designed for developers and writers who love efficiency.
- Fast & Native: Built with Qt6 for lightning-fast performance compared to Electron-based editors.
- Tree View Navigation: Manage your files and outline structure easily.
- Tabbed Interface: Edit multiple files simultaneously.
- Markdown Preview: Live preview of your Markdown content.
- Keisen Block: Create class diagrams and UI mockups with ease using text-based characters.
| ver. | Phase | Description | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0.xxx | prototype | Experimental implementation | Dec 2025 – |
| 0.1.0xx | dev | Feature implementation & verification | Jan 2026 – |
| 0.1.1xx | alpha | Bug fixes and occasional feature additions | 10 Feb 2026 –(Current) |
| 0.1.2xx | beta | Bug fixes only | Mar 2026 – |
| 0.2.xxx | rc | Bug fixes only (ensuring no side effects) | Mid-Mar 2026 – |
| 0.2.xxx | Stable | Maintenance mode | Apr 2026 – |
| Ver. | Features / Overview | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | Basic editor features, Basic Markdown, Ruled-line (Keisen) blocks, CSV blocks | Scheduled for release around April 2026 |
| 0.4 | vi commands, Japanese language support (UI/menus), Usability improvements, Performance optimizations | Dev version starts April 2026; Release date TBD |
| 0.6 | Math formulas, Mind maps, Page view, Presentation mode? | TBD |
| 0.8 | Mermaid diagrams?, Direct editing in the previewer? | TBD |
* This roadmap is current and subject to change without notice at the author's sole discretion.
The project is currently developed and tested on Windows 11 using Visual Studio 2026 with Qt VS Tools.
Prerequisites:
- Visual Studio 2026 or later
- Qt VS Tools extension
- Qt 6 SDK (MSVC build)
Build Instructions:
- Clone the repository.
- Open
viMarkdown.slnin Visual Studio. - If prompted, configure the Qt Version in the Qt VS Tools settings to match your installed Qt SDK.
- Build Solution (Ctrl+Shift+B).
Help Wanted:
Currently, build verification on Linux, macOS, or using Qt Creator (via .pro or CMakeLists.txt) is untested.
If you are using these environments, you may need to generate the project files manually. Contributions to add CMake or qmake support are highly welcome!