A standalone Markdown editor

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Version
1.0
Update
January 31, 2014
Size
363KiB
Developer
Category
Users
458
Rating
4.33333 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
UnlimitedStorage
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Light Markdown Editor Extension

Light Markdown Editor is a live editor for typing Markdown with a live preview in Google Chrome.

lightmd does not rely on a backend. It does not send the content to any external server.

lightmd is designed to be lightweight, not feature rich, while still providing some flexibility as a scratchpad.

Preview supports three styles, None (browser default rendering), Github (inspired), and a custom lightmd style (seen in screenshot).

lightmd allows for export to .md, HTML, and printing directly from the preview frame (must hit the Print button, not Ctrl+P).

The extension stores your content while you type in the browsers local storage. It has 4 \"slots\" which can be swapped between as you wish.

NB! Wiping browser local storage will wipe the contents stored in these editors!

lightmd uses a JavaScript library for converting Markdown to HTML (markdown-js), which has some limitations. It only supports basic Markdown and does not support inline HTML.

lightmd is open source and available on GitHub: https://github.com/jorgenys/lightmd
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Light Markdown Editor extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Light Markdown Editor extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Light Markdown Editor extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Light Markdown Editor extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Light Markdown Editor extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Light Markdown Editor extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Light Markdown Editor Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Light Markdown Editor extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Light Markdown Editor extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Light Markdown Editor extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Light Markdown Editor extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Light Markdown Editor extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Light Markdown Editor extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Light Markdown Editor extension file

Select and download the Light Markdown Editor extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Light Markdown Editor extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Light Markdown Editor extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Light Markdown Editor extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Light Markdown Editor extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Sushruta Bhattacharjee (ID: 000000c689a12b30) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/04/2021 Hasn't had an update in years but still works fine, and does what it says. I know it's meant to be lightweight, but any chance of syncing the notes with Dropbox or Nextcloud?

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阿狸 (ID: 000000409e40fb55) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 01/07/2019 Bad support for Chinese, and the theme can not choose black

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Joel Dare (ID: 000000b955cc51c5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/01/2016 Looks great to me. I'll use it to keep random notes in my browser and to write an MD file on occasion.

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Shen Sherlock (ID: 000000c6c0daaaac) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/17/2015 It's ok, but not support ''' syntax, which used to mark multi-line text as code.