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View MD

View MD

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markdown previewer
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Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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View MD

A modern and lightweight Markdown preview extension for Visual Studio Code designed to make writing and reading Markdown smoother, cleaner, and more intuitive.

View MD provides a real-time preview experience with smooth synchronized scrolling, helping you stay focused while writing documentation, notes, READMEs, blogs, or project files directly inside VS Code.

Built for developers, students, writers, and markdown-heavy workflows.


✨ Features

🔄 Real-Time Markdown Preview

Instantly preview your Markdown files as you type with live updates and responsive rendering.

No refreshing. No interruptions.


📜 Smooth Scroll Synchronization

View MD keeps your editor and preview perfectly synced while scrolling, creating a more natural writing and reading experience.

Navigate large Markdown files effortlessly without losing your place.


⚡ Lightweight & Fast

Designed to stay fast and responsive without unnecessary overhead.

Minimal UI. Minimal distractions. Maximum focus.


🎯 Clean Reading Experience

A distraction-free interface that makes Markdown content easier to read and review directly inside VS Code.

Perfect for:

  • README writing
  • Documentation
  • Notes
  • Blogs
  • Project planning
  • Technical writing

🧩 Seamless VS Code Integration

Works directly inside Visual Studio Code using the native extension workflow and command palette integration.


🚀 Getting Started

Open the Preview

  1. Open any .md file
  2. Open the Command Palette:
Ctrl + Shift + P
  1. Search for:
View MD: Open Preview
  1. Start writing and previewing instantly.

📦 Installation

Install directly from the VS Code Marketplace.

From VS Code

  1. Open Extensions
  2. Search for:
View MD
  1. Click Install

🛠 Built With

  • TypeScript
  • VS Code Extension API
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript

💡 Why View MD?

Markdown is one of the most commonly used formats for developers and creators, yet many preview tools feel disconnected or clunky.

View MD was created to provide:

  • smoother navigation
  • better readability
  • cleaner previews
  • a more comfortable markdown workflow

The goal is simple:

Make Markdown feel better inside VS Code.


🔮 Upcoming Features

Planned improvements and future updates include:

  • Better theme integration
  • Enhanced rendering support
  • Export options
  • Custom preview styling
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Performance improvements
  • More advanced synchronization

🤝 Feedback & Contributions

Feedback, suggestions, and contributions are always welcome.

If you encounter bugs or have feature ideas, feel free to open an issue or contribute to the project.


📄 License

MIT License

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