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Beauty: A new Markdown editor for Mac, iOS, and web launches
Key points
- Beauty Markdown editor released for Mac, iOS, and web.
- Features in-place rendering for tables, KaTeX, and Mermaid.
- Stores notes as local .md files with 200 version history.
- Offers peer-to-peer sync via WebRTC for shared notes.
New Markdown Editor Release
Beauty, a new Markdown editor, has been released for Mac, iPhone, and web browsers. The web version is accessible without an account. The editor has been under development for 10 months.
Key Features and Functionality
The editor provides in-place rendering of Markdown as users type, supporting features like tables (with drag-and-resize), KaTeX math, and Mermaid diagrams. It also focuses on typography and the writing experience.
Notes on Mac are stored as plain .md files in a local folder, with images alongside them, ensuring compatibility with other applications. Each note maintains 200 versions for historical tracking.
Synchronization and Privacy
For shared notes, Beauty uses peer-to-peer synchronization over WebRTC when a note is open. The connecting server only sees a random room ID, maintaining user privacy. An optional subscription is available for iCloud sync.
Technical Implementation
The editor is built using a contenteditable approach, with significant development effort (approximately 1,000 commits) dedicated to preventing the browser from restructuring the document. This cross-platform and performance-focused implementation involved novel approaches, which are planned for future open-sourcing. The editor is free to use, without accounts or ads.
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Reporting from
A new Markdown editor named Beauty has launched for Mac, iOS, and web platforms. It offers in-place rendering of Markdown, including tables, KaTeX, and Mermaid diagrams, and stores notes as local .md files with version history.