SlashMD — Block-Based Markdown Editor
A Notion-style block editor for Markdown files. Write beautifully, store as plain Markdown.
Why SlashMD?
Markdown is powerful but editing raw syntax can be tedious. SlashMD gives you the best of both worlds:
- Write visually — No more counting
# symbols or matching brackets
- Store as Markdown — Your files stay portable, version-control friendly, and readable anywhere
- Works instantly — Opens
.md files automatically with zero configuration
Features
Slash Commands
Type / anywhere to insert blocks with fuzzy search. Headings, lists, code blocks, tables, callouts — all just a keystroke away.
Block-Based Editing
- Drag & drop blocks to reorder content
- Indent/outdent with Tab and Shift+Tab
- Move blocks with Alt+Arrow keys
Rich Content
| Block Type |
Markdown Output |
| Headings |
# ## ### |
| Bullet lists |
- item |
| Numbered lists |
1. item |
| Todo checkboxes |
- [ ] task |
| Blockquotes |
> quote |
| Code blocks |
```lang ``` |
| Tables |
GFM tables |
| Callouts |
> [!NOTE] admonitions |
| Toggles |
<details> HTML |
| Images |
 |
| Dividers |
--- |
Select text to reveal the formatting toolbar:
- Bold (Cmd/Ctrl+B)
- Italic (Cmd/Ctrl+I)
Code (Cmd/Ctrl+E)- Links (Cmd/Ctrl+K)
- ~~Strikethrough~~
Image Support
Paste or drag images directly into the editor. SlashMD automatically saves them to your assets folder and inserts the Markdown reference.
Theme Integration
SlashMD respects your VS Code color theme — light, dark, or high contrast.
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut |
Action |
/ |
Open slash menu |
Cmd/Ctrl+B |
Bold |
Cmd/Ctrl+I |
Italic |
Cmd/Ctrl+E |
Inline code |
Cmd/Ctrl+K |
Insert link |
Tab |
Indent list item |
Shift+Tab |
Outdent list item |
Alt+Up/Down |
Move block up/down |
Commands
- SlashMD: Open as Raw Markdown — Switch to the plain text editor
- SlashMD: Open as SlashMD — Open a Markdown file in SlashMD
- SlashMD: Copy Markdown Content — Copy the document to clipboard
Settings
| Setting |
Description |
Default |
slashmd.assets.folder |
Folder for pasted images |
assets |
slashmd.callouts.style |
Callout syntax (admonition or emoji) |
admonition |
slashmd.toggles.syntax |
Toggle syntax (details or list) |
details |
Requirements
- VS Code 1.85.0+ or Cursor
Links
License
MIT
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