Markra

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What Markra is

Markra is an open-source, local-first Markdown workspace for writing and reviewing notes, drafts, research writing, and technical documents. It provides WYSIWYG and source editing, while keeping documents as ordinary Markdown files. Inline rendering covers links, images, tables, tasks, callouts, code, math, and Mermaid diagrams. Users can open local files or folders and keep files, tabs, and the editor together; writing does not require an account. Its AI can answer questions, rewrite or summarize text, and suggest edits, but users must approve changes before they are applied. AI features require a configured provider, including a cloud service, Ollama, or an OpenAI-compatible endpoint. The desktop app is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux, and a web editor is also available. Desktop exports include HTML, PDF, and Pandoc formats when configured; the web editor supports HTML download and browser print or PDF. The Free plan costs nothing, with AI features requiring a configured provider.

Who it suits

Markra suits people writing product documentation, notes, drafts, research writing, or technical documents who want Markdown files kept locally. It may also suit users who want AI review but prefer to approve suggested changes themselves.

What it does well

Works with ordinary local Markdown files.
Writing does not require an account.
Supports WYSIWYG and source editing.
AI edits require user approval.
Available on desktop and in a web editor.

What to know first

AI features require a configured provider.
Provider keys and custom headers are stored in local settings.
Exported settings can include provider credentials.
WebDAV is the listed note-sync provider.

Limits

The Free plan costs nothing. Core features are free to use, while AI features require at least one configured provider; desktop exports also depend on configuration.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free	Core features are free to use · AI features require a configured provider	Free

As markra.app lists them, read 29 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open the Markra website to use the web editor or choose a desktop download for your platform.
Open a local Markdown file or folder, or begin writing a document.
Use WYSIWYG editing or switch to source editing as needed.
Configure a supported AI provider before using AI features.
Optionally configure image storage or WebDAV note sync.
Export from the desktop app or download and print from the web editor.

Verdict

Markra combines local Markdown editing with optional AI review and desktop or web access. It is a fit for users who want to keep documents as Markdown files, provided they are comfortable configuring a provider for AI features.

Questions

How much does Markra cost?

The Free plan costs nothing.

Can I use Markra without an account?

Yes. Markra does not require an account to write Markdown.

Which platforms does Markra support?

It has a web editor and desktop downloads for Windows, Linux, and macOS, including Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.

Is Markra open source?

Yes. Markra is an open-source Markdown workspace.

Which AI providers can I use?

Markra supports cloud providers, local providers such as Ollama, and OpenAI-compatible endpoints. At least one provider must be configured for AI features.

Can Markra sync notes or export documents?

Notes can optionally sync through WebDAV. Desktop exports include HTML, PDF, and Pandoc formats when configured; the web editor supports HTML download and browser printing or PDF.

Facts from Markra's own pages

AI approval: AI changes require user approval before being applied · markra.app, 28 Sept 2026
AI interface: Showcase includes an inline command and AI agent · markra.app, 28 Sept 2026
AI providers: Markra supports cloud providers, local providers such as Ollama, and OpenAI-compatible endpoints; AI features require at least one configured provider. · markra.app, 29 Sept 2026
AI review: AI can polish, rewrite, summarize, translate, and propose document edits that users can preview, accept, reject, or copy. · markra.app, 29 Sept 2026
Cloud sync: Yes · github.com, 20 Sept 2026
Credentials: Provider API keys and custom headers are stored in local Markra settings, and exported settings can include them. · markra.app, 29 Sept 2026
Desktop platforms: Desktop downloads are available for macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel), Windows, and Linux. · markra.app, 29 Sept 2026
Document types: Supports daily notes, drafts, and long-form documents · markra.app, 28 Sept 2026
Editing mode: WYSIWYG Markdown editing with rich text support · markra.app, 28 Sept 2026
Export: The desktop app can export to HTML, PDF, and Pandoc formats when configured; the Web Editor supports HTML download and browser print/PDF. · github.com, 29 Sept 2026
Export formats: HTML,PDF,DOCX,EPUB,LaTeX · github.com, 20 Sept 2026
Free plan: Yes · github.com, 20 Sept 2026
Integrations: Built-in provider families include OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, DeepSeek, Mistral, Groq, OpenRouter, Together.ai, Qwen, Xiaomi MiMo, Volcengine Ark, xAI, Azure OpenAI, and Ollama. · markra.app, 29 Sept 2026
Local data: Markra does not require an account to write Markdown, keeps files as ordinary .md files, and sends AI requests only to the provider the user configures. · markra.app, 29 Sept 2026
Local files: Can open files or folders and keep the workspace portable · markra.app, 28 Sept 2026
Markdown behavior: Keeps Markdown underneath while allowing natural writing · markra.app, 28 Sept 2026
Markdown editing: It supports WYSIWYG and source editing, with inline rendering for links, images, tables, tasks, callouts, code, math, and Mermaid diagrams. · markra.app, 29 Sept 2026
Plain Markdown: Documents remain useful as plain Markdown · markra.app, 28 Sept 2026
macOS support: Available for macOS on Apple Silicon · markra.app, 28 Sept 2026
Supported platforms: web,windows,macos,linux · github.com, 20 Sept 2026
Pricing information: The page mentions pricing through a sponsor description but gives no Markra price · markra.app, 28 Sept 2026
Product: Markra is a local-first, open-source Markdown editor with native AI review. · markra.app, 29 Sept 2026
Product type: Open-source Markdown workspace with native AI review · markra.app, 28 Sept 2026
Publishing workflow: none · github.com, 20 Sept 2026

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