MMD-QuickLook for Mac

About MMD-QuickLook

MMD-QuickLook is a free Quick Look plugin for macOS that lets you preview MultiMarkdown documents directly from Finder. Instead of opening a text editor, you can see a rendered view of a file in seconds, which is handy for quick checks and reading formatted text.

Notable capabilities

• Renders common MultiMarkdown constructs (tables, footnotes, citations, and more) so documents appear as intended.
• Opens previews right in Finder: select a file and press the spacebar to view it immediately.
• Integrates smoothly with macOS Quick Look, requiring no extra steps once installed.
• Helps writers and developers quickly confirm formatting and content without launching an editor.

How it helps your workflow

By providing instant, in-place previews, the plugin reduces unnecessary context switches. It’s especially useful for anyone who frequently handles markdown-like files — editors, technical writers, and programmers — because it speeds up review, proofreading, and file organization tasks.

Alternatives worth considering

• CheatSheet — a free option if you want a lightweight alternative for quick reference and simple previews.
• Marked 2 — a paid app with more advanced preview and export features if you need deeper functionality.
• QLMarkdown — another free Quick Look generator focused specifically on Markdown rendering.

Quick setup tips

• After installing the plugin, restart Finder or log out and back in to enable the new Quick Look generator.
• Use the spacebar to open a preview; press it again or Escape to close.
• If a file doesn’t render as expected, check that it uses MultiMarkdown syntax and that the plugin is up to date.