M Markdown Viewer

Support

How can we help?

Answers to common questions about Markdown Viewer: files, activation, privacy, plus how to reach us.

Getting started

How do I open local files?

Drag any .md file into a tab, or press Ctrl/Cmd+O. For file:// links to work, enable Allow access to file URLs for the extension in your browser's extension settings, a one-time toggle.

Which browsers are supported?

Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera and Vivaldi: any Chromium-based browser that installs from the Chrome Web Store. Firefox and VS Code versions are on the roadmap.

Do I need an account?

No. Install and read; there is nothing to sign into, and nothing is synced to a server. Annotations and bookmarks live in your browser's local storage.

Files & activation

Why doesn't it activate on repository file pages?

GitHub, GitLab and similar sites already render Markdown on their file pages, so the extension stays out of the way there. It activates on raw files: hit the Raw button, or open any .md served as plain text.

Does it work with raw GitHub / GitLab files?

Yes: raw.githubusercontent.com and the raw endpoints of GitLab, Bitbucket and Gitea all render, along with any .md or .mdx URL served as text.

Can I turn rendering off?

Yes. The extension popup has a master toggle that disables rendering everywhere; it takes effect the next time a file loads. Per-site allow and deny lists are on the roadmap.

Privacy & data

Is my content really private?

Yes. Everything renders locally in your browser: no servers, no account, zero data collection. See the Privacy Policy for the full detail.

Which features touch the network?

Only two, both disabled by default: PlantUML rendering and link previews. Each asks for explicit consent before its first request, and can be switched off again at any time.

Is it actually free?

Completely. Every feature is included: annotations, exports, diagrams, all of it. No account, no trial, no feature limits.

Troubleshooting

My file shows plain text. What now?

For local files, check that Allow access to file URLs is enabled, then reload the tab. For web files, confirm the URL serves the raw file rather than a site's own viewer.

A diagram doesn't render

Mermaid and Graphviz run offline with no setup. If a diagram fails, its source usually has a syntax error: the inline error box shows the parser message next to your source. PlantUML is optional and must be enabled first.

Contact

Still stuck? Email us.

support@markdownviewerextension.com

We usually reply within two business days. For rendering bugs, attaching the .md file (or a snippet) helps a lot; include your browser and extension version if you can.