MerDocWhat makes MerDoc different
Power features you can go deep on after the basics — all in markdown.
Markdown Cheat Sheet
Basic formatting in Merdoc including core markdown, GitHub-flavored extensions, and customizations beyond basic markdown.
Wikilinks and backlinks
Connect documents with [[wikilink]] syntax and see what links here—like a personal wiki.
Runnable code blocks
Run JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, and HTML in the page with rich output—not a static screenshot.
Inline icons and emoji
Octicon shortcodes and shorthand like (?), (!), (i) for expressive docs without leaving the keyboard.
Authoring and format
Markdown, metadata, icons, and media.
Markdown cheatsheet
Headings, tables, code blocks, GFM callouts, MerDoc Question alerts, ==highlight==, and embeds.
GFM alerts and callouts
NOTE, TIP, WARNING, CAUTION, QUESTION, and MerDoc shorthand—every type with markdown source and live examples.
Markdown tables
GFM pipe tables: alignment, rich cells, escaping pipes, and live examples.
Front matter
YAML metadata, slideshow themes, transitions, and custom properties.
Inline icons and emoji
:octicon: shortcodes, emoji fallbacks, and parenthesis shorthands like (?), (!), (i).
Image management
Upload and manage images with the built-in library, editing tools, and optimization.
Media and link embeds
YouTube, Vimeo, CodePen, GitHub Gist, and generic URL preview cards from standalone links.
Rich and interactive content
Slides, diagrams, and executable examples.
Slideshows
Presentations from markdown: slide separators, navigation, themes, and transitions.
Mermaid diagrams
Standalone diagram documents and mermaid fenced blocks with zoom and pan.
Runnable code blocks
Execute JS, TS, Python, and HTML in documents with assertions, CDN imports, and rich views.
Structure and collaboration
Folders, linking, teams, and permissions.
Folders
Nested folders, breadcrumbs, and navigation for growing libraries.
Cross-document linking
[[Wikilinks]], backlinks, link modal, and editor autocomplete.
Organizations
Team workspaces, invites, and switching between Personal and org context.
Sharing and collaboration
Viewer and editor roles, edit locks, comments, and share links.