Yes, MarkdownPad is free. It uses a pay-what-you-want model — you can use it for $0 with all features included. You can optionally support development by paying any amount you choose.

Does MarkdownPad work offline?

Yes, the editor works fully offline. All files are stored locally on your disk as plain .md files. Only the Claude AI feature requires an internet connection.

What macOS versions does MarkdownPad support?

MarkdownPad supports macOS 13 Ventura and later, with native builds for both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

How does Claude AI work in MarkdownPad?

Claude is built into the editor as a side panel. It reads your open file and workspace, proposes changes as reviewable inline diffs, and can run CLI tools like linters — with you approving every edit.

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launch-plan.md

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# Launch plan
 
Ship date is **Oct 14**.
 
## Checklist
- [x] Final build signed
- [x] Landing page live
- [ ] Post on [the blog](/blog)
 
## Risks
- Notarization delays on macOS
- CDN load at peak

Add a risks section based on last week's notes.

Read notes/week-40.md and added two risks.

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+ ## Risks
+ - Notarization delays
+ - CDN load at peak

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## features

Everything you need. Nothing in the way.

## claude, built in

An editor that can edit with you.

Claude reads your open file and workspace, proposes changes as reviewable diffs, and runs CLI tools like linters — with you approving every edit.

~/notes — claude

❯ claude "summarize faq.md into a TL;DR"
  reading faq.md · 1,204 words
  drafting summary…
 
+ ## TL;DR
+ - Pay what you want, one-time license
+ - Files stay local; sync is opt-in
+ - Works offline, Claude needs a connection
 
? Apply 4 lines to faq.md? (Y/n) 

## themes

Midnight or Paper. Or follow the sun.

# Midnight
Low-glare surfaces for late sessions.
- **bold** [link](/) `code`

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# Paper
Crisp and bright for daytime work.
- **bold** [link](/) `code`

Light #FBFBFD

## pricing

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