# MD Edit

> Free, private, AI-connected markdown WYSIWYG editor. Paste from any AI tool or connect Claude.ai directly. No signup required. Private by default.

MD Edit is a web-based markdown editor at [md-edit.com](https://md-edit.com). Users can go directly to the URL and start editing markdown immediately — no signup required, no installation. All documents are stored locally in the browser's IndexedDB by default. Optional cloud sync via Google Drive or MD-Edit Cloud is available for cross-device access. Claude.ai can connect directly to your document library via the built-in Connector to read, write, and organize your docs.

## Who is it for?

- Anyone who receives markdown output from AI assistants like ChatGPT or Claude and wants to view, edit, or clean it up with rich text formatting
- Claude.ai users who want Claude to read and write their documents directly via the Connector
- Developers and writers who want a quick, private markdown editor without creating an account
- Mobile users (iOS, Android) who need a capable markdown editor in the browser — just visit md-edit.com
- Anyone who values privacy and wants zero-tracking document editing with optional cloud sync

## Key Features

- **WYSIWYG Markdown Editing**: Rich text editor powered by Tiptap/ProseMirror with full markdown round-trip
- **Smart Paste**: Paste markdown from any source (ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub, etc.) and it's auto-detected and rendered as formatted text
- **Table Editing**: Insert tables via grid picker, right-click context menus for rows/columns, tab navigation
- **Raw Markdown View**: Toggle between WYSIWYG and raw markdown source editing
- **Multi-Document Management**: Create, rename, delete, and switch between multiple documents
- **Auto-Save**: Continuous auto-save with visual indicator
- **Auto-Titling**: Documents automatically titled from content
- **Export**: Download all documents as a ZIP archive of .md files
- **Import**: Drag and drop .md files or use the upload button
- **Dark/Light Themes**: Adaptive theme matching system preference, with manual override
- **Claude.ai Connector**: Connect Claude.ai to your document library. Claude can read, create, edit, search, and organize your docs directly. Say "save this to MD Edit" or "read my doc about [topic]" in any Claude conversation.
- **Document Sharing**: Share any document by email invite. Recipients get a link to view or edit. Control permissions, copy invite links, or revoke access anytime. Free users get 5 shares; Pro/Founder users get unlimited shares with edit permissions.
- **Folder Organization**: Organize documents into folders with drag-and-drop
- **Version History**: View and restore previous versions of any document, compare changes side-by-side, and restore with one click
- **Works Offline**: Works without internet after initial load
- **Private by Default**: No analytics, no telemetry. Data stays in your browser unless you choose cloud sync.
- **No Signup Required**: Open md-edit.com and start editing immediately. Optional sign-in for cloud sync.
- **Optional Cloud Sync**: Connect Google Drive (your files go directly to your Drive) or MD-Edit Cloud for cross-device access

## Technical Details

- Built with React and Tiptap (ProseMirror-based editor framework)
- Storage: Browser IndexedDB (local-first), optional sync to Google Drive or MD-Edit Cloud (Supabase)
- Hosting: Netlify (static frontend), Supabase (optional backend for cloud sync)
- No server-side processing of document content — sync is direct browser-to-cloud
- Code-split for fast initial load (~56 KB main bundle gzipped)

## URL

https://md-edit.com