Plainly is a lightweight, browser-based Markdown editor with live preview and powerful export options including DOCX, PDF, HTML, and .md. Built for writers, devs, students, and educators—Plainly is fast, clean, and distraction-free.
Live version: Plainly App
📲 Progressive Web App (PWA) Ready
Install it and work offline—write anywhere, export anything.
No logins. No AI distractions. No bloated toolbars.
Plainly is about speed, clarity, and ownership of your writing.
🪄 Live Markdown Preview
- Instant rendering of Markdown as you type
- Clean and readable layout with Pico CSS
📄 Export Options
- .docx (Word)
- .pdf (styled)
- .html (clean, portable)
- .md (original source)
- .json (full project backup)
📂 Project Import/Export
- Load and save full projects as
.json - Auto-save to local storage every edit
🖋️ Clean UI with Smart Theme Toggle
- Minimalist interface using TailwindCSS
- Toggle between dark and light themes
- Border-aware component styling for clarity
🧠 Session Memory
- Auto-loads your last writing session
- Seamless writing continuity without setup
📝 Metadata-Ready Export
- Includes sanitized file names
- Optional filename and timestamp logic
# Clone the repo
git clone https://github.com/michaelsboost/Plainly.git
cd Plainly- Marked.js (Markdown to HTML)
- docx (Word export)
- html2pdf.js (PDF export)
- FileSaver.js
- Tailwind + Pico CSS for styling
Want to help make Plainly better?
- Fork the repo
- Create a feature branch (
feature-export-txt) - Submit a PR and help simplify writing for others ✨
Licensed under the MIT License — free to use, remix, and distribute.
Developed by: Michael Schwartz
Maintained by: The open-source community
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