Tool reference
Markdown Editor
betaWrite GitHub Flavored Markdown with live preview, track document stats, open the result in Reader Mode, and export either the source or a print-ready PDF.
Quickstart
Use this when you want the shortest path from input to a useful result.
Paste or write Markdown in the editor.
Switch between Split, Edit, and Preview depending on whether you are drafting or reviewing.
Use Reader Mode or PDF export when the document is ready to read or share.
Best for
Common situations where this tool fits naturally into the workflow.
Common tasks
Concrete ways this tool is typically used in day-to-day workflows.
Write with live preview
Use Split view while drafting so the editor and rendered result stay visible at the same time.
Review the final document
Switch to Preview or Reader Mode when the document is stable and you want to focus on readability rather than editing.
Export a shareable version
Use Save for raw `.md` output or PDF when you need a print-friendly rendered document.
Examples
Real inputs and outputs that show how the tool behaves.
Render GitHub Flavored Markdown
The preview supports tables, fenced code blocks, links, headings, and blockquotes.
Markdown input
# Release Notes - Added live preview - Added PDF export | Tool | Status | | --- | --- | | Markdown Editor | beta |
Preview result
The preview renders the heading, bullet list, and table immediately using the built-in Markdown renderer.
Track document size and reading time
Toolbar and reader stats update from the current source rather than from a saved file.
What the tool counts
Words, characters, lines, headings, links, and fenced code blocks are calculated from the current editor content.
What you get
A live reading-time estimate plus counts for structure and size-related signals.
Export to PDF
PDF export uses the rendered HTML and opens a print-ready window with print-specific styling.
Action
Click PDF after the preview looks correct.
Result
A browser print dialog opens for the generated document, with headings, tables, code blocks, and blockquotes styled for print.
Features
What this tool includes and what each capability is for.
Three View Modes
Lets you move between split editing, editor-only drafting, and preview-only review without leaving the tool.
GitHub Flavored Markdown Preview
Renders the current source with GFM features such as tables, code fences, links, headings, and blockquotes.
Reader Mode
Moves the rendered content into the shared reader surface so you can review long documents more comfortably.
Live Document Stats
Tracks words, characters, lines, reading time, headings, links, and fenced code blocks from the current source.
PDF Export
Generates a print-ready HTML document and opens the browser print dialog for PDF export.
Copy and Save
Copies the raw Markdown source or downloads it directly as `devforge-document.md`.
Workflow
Follow this path to get from input to output quickly.
Write or paste Markdown into the editor.
Pick Split, Edit, or Preview depending on your workflow.
Watch the live stats to confirm structure and reading size.
Open Reader Mode for a focused review pass when needed.
Save the source or export the rendered result as PDF.
Caveats and tips
Things to keep in mind before relying on the output in a larger workflow.
Caveats
- Preview rendering is based on the configured Markdown parser and is not a full GitHub page replica.
- PDF export depends on the browser print flow, so final pagination can vary slightly by browser.
- Reader Mode is for reviewing rendered content; source editing still happens in the editor pane.
Tips
- Stay in Split view while drafting and switch to Preview-only or Reader Mode when you want to evaluate hierarchy and spacing.
- Use the stats bar to catch accidental document bloat or verify that key structural elements like headings and code blocks are present.
- Export to PDF only after checking the preview, since the print output is generated from the current rendered HTML.