The best WYSIWYG markdown editor for developers
A real WYSIWYG markdown editor shows formatted prose while you write, not raw asterisks and hashes. Tybre.md does exactly that with syntax-reveal editing — markup appears only when your cursor lands on it — and pairs it with a built-in terminal so developers get one focused window.
True syntax-reveal WYSIWYG — clean prose, markup on demand
Code blocks with Shiki highlighting, mermaid preview
Built-in terminal to run Claude Code, git, and npm
Inline browser preview and wikilink graph view
Instant multi-project switching with Ctrl+1–9
Native 5MB app, one-time license — no subscription
Frequently asked questions
What is a WYSIWYG markdown editor?
One that renders markdown as formatted text while you type, instead of showing raw syntax. Tybre.md uses syntax-reveal: it shows clean prose and only reveals the markup where your cursor is.
Is Tybre.md a true WYSIWYG editor?
Yes. It's built on Milkdown/ProseMirror and renders formatting live, revealing syntax markers contextually as you edit.
What does it cost?
A one-time lifetime license, or an optional yearly plan. No subscription for the lifetime plan.
Which platforms are supported?
macOS, Windows, and Linux — a native 5MB Tauri build.
Install now
One line in your terminal — no email, no card.
$ curl -fsSL https://tybre.md/install.sh | bashPrefer a file? Download the DMG
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