A smart Markdown reader, viewer, and bookshelf. Drop .md files or folders to start reading, with nested folder support, dual…
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11
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1.0.0
updated 24 Aug 2026
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About Markdown Shelf — The smart Markdown reader, viewer, and bookshelf
📚 Markdown Shelf — The smart Markdown reader, viewer, and bookshelf
Why install Markdown Shelf?
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Tired of opening .md files in your browser and seeing nothing but plain text? Need to manage dozens of local Markdown notes without the right tool? Markdown Shelf delivers an all-in-one "Import → Read → Manage" experience. No account, no internet, all data stays on your device.
✨ Key Features
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📄 Import Markdown files instantly
Select one or multiple .md files and start reading with beautiful typography in seconds.
📁 Import entire folders
Drop folders full of Markdown docs — nested directory structures are preserved automatically. Navigate just like your local file manager.
📋 Clear document library
Grid & list view modes, sorted by recent reads, search instantly. Manage hundreds of docs with ease — delete, expand folders, it's all there.
🖱️ Drop into any tab to read
Drag a .md file into any browser tab and it renders as Markdown instantly. No need to open the extension page — what you see is what you get.
*Requires "Allow access to file URLs" in extension details*
🧭 Left sidebar + right outline navigation
Left folder tree for switching documents; right-side reading outline tracks your position in real time. Click any heading to jump — never get lost in long docs again.
🎨 Thoughtful Extras
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• 5 eye-friendly background colors (white / beige / green / dark / sepia)
• Sans-serif / serif font toggle, adjustable font size & reading width
• Light & dark themes, auto-follows system preference
• Full GFM support: tables, task lists, footnotes, strikethrough, code blocks, and more
• Scroll progress bar to track reading position
• All data stored locally — nothing uploaded anywhere
🔒 Privacy First
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Zero network requests, zero data collection, zero telemetry. All documents and settings stay in your browser's local storage. Your data, fully owned by you.
📝 Perfect For
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• Reading & managing technical docs and notes
• Quick previews of project READMEs
• Book-style Markdown reading
• Organizing Markdown knowledge bases
Install now and give your Markdown files a proper bookshelf.