Markdown Preview Lexical (Kyan)
Preview Markdown files using the Lexical editor framework in readonly mode.
Features
- Lexical-powered rendering - Uses Facebook's Lexical editor for high-quality markdown display
- Readonly mode - Clean, distraction-free preview without editing capabilities
- Syntax highlighting - Code blocks with proper syntax highlighting
- Full markdown support - Headings, lists, tables, links, images, blockquotes, and more
- Custom editor integration - Opens as a custom editor tab in VS Code
Usage
Open Preview
- Open any
.md file
- Use one of these methods:
- Press
Ctrl+Shift+L (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+L (Mac)
- Click the preview icon in the editor title bar
- Run command:
Open Markdown Preview Lexical (Kyan)
Set as Default Editor for Markdown Files
To always open .md files with this extension:
- Press
Cmd+Shift+P (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux)
- Search for
View: Reopen Editor With...
- Select
Configure default editor for '*.md'
- Choose
Markdown Preview Lexical (Kyan)
Now all .md files will open with this preview by default.
Settings
| Setting |
Default |
Description |
markdownLexicalPreview.autoPreview |
true |
Automatically open preview when opening a Markdown file |
Requirements
Extension Commands
| Command |
Description |
markdown-lexical-preview.openPreview |
Open Markdown Preview Lexical (Kyan) |
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut |
Platform |
Description |
Ctrl+Shift+L |
Windows/Linux |
Open preview |
Cmd+Shift+L |
macOS |
Open preview |
Known Issues
None at this time.
Release Notes
See CHANGELOG.md for release notes.
License
MIT
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