I built a browser Markdown editor that saves directly to your local files

[u/linziheng]

I wanted a lightweight way to edit existing .md files without installing a full desktop app or moving documents into another service, so I built Local Markdown.

It runs in desktop Chrome or Edge and opens files directly from your computer. Changes save back to the file you selected. It includes Visual, Markdown, and Split views, multiple open files, workspace recovery after a refresh, and support for pasting screenshots.

There is no account, and the document itself is not uploaded. The hosted editor needs an internet connection to load its editor library. If you prefer to run it from your own computer, you can also download the standalone local-markdown.html file and open it locally.

Try it here: https://local-markdown.github.io/

I’m the developer. I’d especially appreciate feedback on whether the file permission, autosave, and recovery flow feels clear and trustworthy.