Tool reference
Markdown Editor
betaWrite GitHub Flavored Markdown across multiple linked files in a VS Code-style workspace with a file tree, folder organization, wikilink navigation, and cloud saves.
Quickstart
Use this when you want the shortest path from input to a useful result.
Create a new file from the file tree sidebar.
Write Markdown in the editor; use Split view to see the rendered preview while typing.
Add more files and link between them with [[filename]] wikilinks.
Save the workspace manually or turn on auto-save from the toolbar.
Best for
Common situations where this tool fits naturally into the workflow.
- Manage a set of related Markdown documents — notes, specs, or wikis — in one persistent workspace.
- Link between files using [[wikilink]] syntax and navigate by clicking links in the preview.
- Save workspaces to the cloud and reopen them later from My Saves.
Common tasks
Concrete ways this tool is typically used in day-to-day workflows.
Add a file or folder
Use the + button in the file tree sidebar. Drag files into folders or use the context menu to rename or delete.
Link between files
Type [[filename]] in the editor. The preview renders it as a clickable link that switches the active file.
Save and reopen a workspace
Click Save to name the workspace. It appears in My Saves and can be reopened with the full file tree intact.
Toggle auto-save
Switch auto-save on to have the workspace saved automatically after each change, with a short debounce.
Examples
Real inputs and outputs that show how the tool behaves.
Multi-file wiki with wikilinks
Create several files and navigate between them by clicking [[slug]] links in the preview.
Markdown in index.md
# Project Wiki - [[setup]] — environment setup guide - [[api-reference]] — REST endpoints - [[changelog]] — recent changes
Preview behavior
Each [[slug]] renders as a clickable link. Clicking it switches the active file to the matching document in the workspace.
Organize with folders
Group related files into folders using the sidebar context menu.
File tree structure
docs/ setup.md api-reference.md notes/ ideas.md index.md
Result
The sidebar shows collapsible folder rows. Files inside inherit the folder's path context and can still be wikilinked by slug.
Features
What this tool includes and what each capability is for.
VS Code-Style File Tree
Always-visible sidebar with files and folders, inline rename, delete, and a toggle button to collapse the panel.
Wikilink Navigation
[[slug]] syntax in Markdown renders as a clickable link in the preview. Clicking it switches the active file without a page reload.
Three View Modes
Move between Split, Edit-only, and Preview-only depending on whether you are drafting or reviewing.
GitHub Flavored Markdown Preview
Renders the active file with GFM features: tables, fenced code blocks, links, headings, and blockquotes.
Auto-Save with Debounce
Saves the workspace automatically 1.5 seconds after the last change when auto-save is enabled.
Cloud Save and My Saves Hub
Saves the entire workspace — all files, folders, and content — to the cloud. Reopen any saved workspace from the My Saves page.
Workflow
Follow this path to get from input to output quickly.
Open the file tree sidebar and create your first file.
Write Markdown in the editor; use Split view to see the preview while drafting.
Add more files and use [[filename]] wikilinks to link between them.
Organize related files into folders using the sidebar context menu.
Save the workspace and reopen it later from My Saves.
Caveats and tips
Things to keep in mind before relying on the output in a larger workflow.
Caveats
- Free tier is limited to 5 saved workspaces. Pro tier removes this limit.
- Wikilinks match by slug (filename without .md, spaces converted to dashes). A dead link renders in muted style until a matching file exists.
- Preview rendering uses the configured GFM parser and is not a full GitHub page replica.
Tips
- Keep index.md as the entry point for a workspace so wikilinks radiate outward from one root.
- Rename a file by hovering its row in the file tree and clicking the context menu.
- Use auto-save during active editing and manual save for named checkpoints.