Free local Markdown editor and Web Clipper

Bring it in.
Rewrite what matters.
Move it on.

A free Chrome extension — Markdown editor & Web Clipper for AI output, web articles, RSS items, and rough notes.

Some notes are not meant to live in the browser forever.
A scratchpad for writing down your own words.
before they leave for export, Git, or a long-term archive.

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Philosophy

Write it in your own words. It stays as memory.
Tools exist to reinforce human will. They do not exist to replace it.

  • Capture first. Classify later.

    Clips, feeds, and pasted drafts start in Inbox.
    The filing decision can wait until you have read them.

  • Not storage. Digestion.

    Copy-pasting doesn't make it yours.
    Rewriting does.

  • Local, then intentional.

    Autosave keeps the draft nearby.
    Export and Git sync happen when you decide the note is ready.

Workflow

Entry → Edit → Move → Exit

Clipping notes that run in your browser.

  • Entry

    Paste AI output.
    Clip a page. Save an RSS item. Start from a blank note.

  • Edit

    In your own words.
    Make it yours.

  • Move

    Archive finished work.
    Template repeatable patterns. Trash what you no longer need.

  • Exit

    PDF, DOCX, HTML, EPUB, LaTeX, .md, or Git.
    Send finished notes where they belong next.

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Use Cases

How it works in practice

  • Clip X — article or threadRight-click an X / Twitter article or thread to capture it, converted to Markdown on the spot.
  • Daily logs across devicesTitle a note with the date (YYYYMMDD) and add memos under /now timestamp headings. Edit it on another device and Git sync flags the conflict — Merge Both combines them into one.
  • Jot beside the web, focus in a tabTake notes in the Side Panel while you read, then close it and open the same note in a New Tab to write.
  • Brain-dump, then reorderWrite a list as it comes to mind, then use Alt+↑ / ↓ to reorder lines into shape.
What's New

Recently Added

v2.3.1 — More reliable rendering, calmer busy states, and smoother large notes.

  • Math and Mermaid render on first loadMath and Mermaid code blocks now render correctly when a note opens, so diagrams and equations do not need a refresh to appear.
  • Large notes stay responsive soonerLarge notes and Mermaid-heavy notes prioritize visible work first, keeping the editor usable while background rendering continues.
  • Specific activity statesGit sync, Web Clipper saves, Repository Reader imports, and RSS fetches now show small activity indicators that keep their readable labels.
  • Auto-hide controls hold steadyTop controls, Focus Mode, side panels, and overlay sidebars stay available during resize, drag, context-menu, and panel transitions.
  • Quieter rendering fixesMermaid source/diagram toggles no longer enter a blank state, and fenced math blocks keep a readable layout in the live editor.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mark It Down free?

Yes, completely free. No ads, no premium tier, no account required.

Can I use it offline?

Yes, almost everything works offline. Creating, editing, searching notes—all work without internet. Only Git sync requires a connection.

Will clearing browser cache delete my notes?

No. Notes are stored in a dedicated extension storage, separate from browser cache. Your data is safe.

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Ready to write?

Available as a Chrome extension. No account required.
Latest version: v2.3.1

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