FAQ

Vanilla Markdown is a read-only Markdown viewer for macOS. It opens local Markdown files and documentation folders, renders Markdown cleanly, and gives you navigation tools without turning reading into editing.

No. Vanilla Markdown is intentionally a viewer, not an editor. It is designed for reading README files, notes, and docs without a cursor, formatting toolbar, or save prompts getting in the way.

Yes. Vanilla Markdown works with local files on your Mac and does not require a constant internet connection to open and read Markdown documents. Offline reading is a core part of the product.

Vanilla Markdown supports common Markdown extensions including .md, .markdown, and .mdown, along with plain text files. The app is meant for local documentation and notes that live in folders on your machine.

Yes. The paid app can open folders and browse nested documentation trees, not just a single file. That makes it useful for README collections, project docs, wikis, and knowledge base folders.

Yes. Vanilla Markdown supports GitHub Flavored Markdown elements such as tables, task lists, autolinks, fenced code blocks, and strikethrough so local README files render the way developers expect.

Vanilla Markdown is built for macOS 13 and later today. iOS and iPad support are planned and referenced on the site, but the launch focus is the macOS app.

Vanilla Markdown is sold as a one-time purchase for $10, with a free version available for single-file reading. There is no subscription tier attached to the launch site plan.

Vanilla Markdown is built around local file access for reading Markdown on your device. The site includes a dedicated privacy page that explains analytics usage, support email handling, and the local-first product model.