Clearly edits Markdown on Mac and iPhone with syntax highlighting and a preview that can be toggled from the source file.
Clearly
Clearly provides Markdown editing on Mac, iOS, and iPadOS, according to its repository description.
About Clearly
Clearly is a native Markdown editor for Mac and iPhone that opens .md files for editing with syntax highlighting and a preview toggle. It supports extended Markdown, GFM rendering with KaTeX math and Mermaid diagrams, document outlines, find and replace, PDF export, and Finder QuickLook previews.
Use requires macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later for the Mac app and iOS 17 or later for the iPhone app. The repository states no Electron, no subscriptions, and no telemetry.
Key features
- Edit .md files with syntax highlighting for Markdown elements
- Toggle between editor and GFM preview with footnotes
- Render KaTeX math and Mermaid diagrams from code blocks
- Navigate documents via clickable heading outline tree
- Find and replace with regex and case-sensitive options
- Export or print to PDF with page break handling
Best for: People who edit Markdown files on Mac and iPhone and need preview with math and diagrams.
Good for
- Native macOS and iOS implementation without Electron
- Repository states no telemetry
- Same renderer and syntax highlighter on Mac and iOS
Watch out for
- Requires macOS 15 or later for the Mac app
- Requires iOS 17 or later for the iPhone app
- Source build requires Xcode 16+, Homebrew and xcodegen
Clearly at a glance
- Website
- github.com/Shpigford/clearly
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Mac Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- iOS, macOS
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Clearly FAQ
What versions of macOS and iOS are needed?
macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later for the Mac app and iOS 17 or later for the iPhone app.
How is the project built from source?
Install xcodegen, run xcodegen generate to create Clearly.xcodeproj from project.yml, then open in Xcode and build.
Can .md files be previewed in Finder?
Yes, QuickLook support previews .md files in Finder with Space.
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