What is this?
StackEdit is a full-featured, open-source Markdown editor that runs entirely in your browser, built on PageDown, the same Markdown library Stack Overflow uses.
Is this a hosted website, a Chrome app, or something I self-host?
All three: you can use the hosted editor directly in your browser, install it as a Chrome app, or self-host your own instance (there's an official Docker image and Helm chart for Kubernetes).
How do I get my own StackEdit instance running?
Easiest is to just use the hosted editor; to self-host, deploy the official Helm chart to any Kubernetes cluster, which you can wire up to your existing ingress controller and cert-manager issuer.
Does it work without an internet connection?
Yes, StackEdit is set up as a Progressive Web App, so it can keep working offline once loaded.
Which cloud services can I sync or publish my files to?
StackEdit's listed integrations include Google Drive, Dropbox, GitHub, GitLab, Gist, CouchDB, WordPress, Blogger, and Zendesk.
What is stackedit.js?
It's a companion library, mentioned in the ecosystem section, that lets you embed the StackEdit editor directly into any website.
Is there a Chrome extension too?
Yes, a separate Chrome extension built on top of stackedit.js is listed alongside the Chrome app in the project's ecosystem.
Why base it on PageDown instead of another Markdown library?
PageDown is the Markdown library Stack Overflow and the rest of the Stack Exchange network use, giving StackEdit a proven, widely-used editing engine.
Which topics is it in?
google-drive, dropbox, gitlab, helm-charts, wordpress, markdown-editor, helm, pwa, editor, github, vue, offline