Preview local markdown files with file list, TOC, and Mermaid charts.
Users
12
−1 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#187K
#156K among extensions
Version
0.1.0
updated 27 Feb 2026
Users
monthly, 8 months
Latest, 21 Oct 2026:12 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 8 months
Latest, 21 Oct 2026:1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About Markdown Local Preview
Markdown Local Preview is a Chrome extension for reading local Markdown/text files with a clean two-pane interface.
Core features:
Open a single file or an entire local folder
Sidebar tabs for file list and document TOC
Markdown preview with Mermaid diagram rendering
Syntax highlighting (Monokai) for common languages
Relative link handling between local Markdown files
Optional folder authorization to browse sibling Markdown/text files
Chinese/English UI toggle
This extension is designed for local documentation workflows and focuses on file:// content only.
Permissions usage:
file:///* is used to detect local Markdown files and redirect them to the extension viewer.
tabs is used only to open/switch the extension preview tab.
No account is required.
No forced payment, no paywall for core features, no hidden link injection.