md-bider (马得笔) — A lightweight but powerful Markdown browser and editor

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The Rust-native Markdown desktop app people star in under 30 seconds.
Open fast. Write instantly. Manage local files like a pro. Stay fully usable offline.

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md-bider (马得笔): a lightweight but powerful Markdown browser and editor.

Why md-bider Wins Attention

• Instant writing flow: Launch directly into IR mode and start typing immediately.
• Desktop-grade tabs: Chrome-like tab behavior for true multi-file local editing.
• CJK-safe file handling: UTF-8 + UTF-16 BOM + detector + GBK fallback.
• Rust-powered runtime: Compiled native core for stable, predictable desktop behavior.
• Truly offline: Core editor assets are embedded and ready without network access.

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md-bider vs Typical Markdown Editors

Dimension	Typical Experience	md-bider
Time-to-first-word	Setup first, writing later	Open and write instantly
Local multi-file work	Single-document oriented	Native tabbed workflow
CJK/legacy encoding	UTF-8 only in many cases	UTF-16 BOM + detect + GBK fallback
Offline confidence	Plugin/network dependency risk	Embedded assets, offline-ready
Desktop architecture	Browser-shell-first pattern	Rust-native shell + local-first IO

Why Rust Is a Real Product Advantage

md-bider is not "web app in disguise." It uses a Rust desktop shell (tao + wry) with local file IO and deterministic command/event boundaries. The practical result is lower runtime friction, cleaner packaging, and dependable behavior on real desktop workflows.

Feature Set

Capability	Details
Editing modes	IR, SV, WYSIWYG
Tabbed workflow	Create, switch, and close multiple local markdown files
File operations	New, open, save, save as
Keyboard shortcuts	Ctrl+N / Ctrl+O / Ctrl+S / Ctrl+Shift+S / Ctrl+W
CLI opening	md-bider.exe <file.md>
Offline runtime	JS/CSS/i18n assets embedded in binary

Get md-bider

• Releases: https://github.com/cloveric/md-bider/releases/latest
• Windows package: md-bider-vX.Y.Z-windows-x64.zip -> run md-bider.exe
• macOS package: md-bider-vX.Y.Z-macos-*.zip -> drag md-bider.app into Applications

Build From Source

git clone https://github.com/cloveric/md-bider.git
cd md-bider
cargo build --release

• Windows: ./target/release/md-bider.exe
• macOS: ./target/release/md-bider

Project Story

md-bider started with one clear goal: make local markdown editing feel immediate, reliable, and satisfying. If your workflow is file-first, offline-capable, and speed-sensitive, md-bider is built for exactly that.

Contributing

Issues and PRs are welcome. See CONTRIBUTING.md and CHANGELOG.md.

License

MIT