Hackmd.io
Collaborative markdown editor for teams to write, share, and publish documents in real time. · Hackmd.io · Productivity
Overview
Hackmd.io offers a free, always-available collaborative markdown editor with unlimited public notes and basic sharing, ideal for teams and open communities.
Good fit
Use Hackmd.io for quick, collaborative markdown editing and sharing with teams or open communities.
- collaborative documentation
- open source projects
- student groups
Not a fit
Avoid if you need more than 3 teammates, full-text search, or strict on-premise hosting.
- require strict privacy
- need more than 3 teammates
- require enterprise compliance
Quickstart · 4 steps
- Go to https://hackmd.io/ and sign up with email or OAuth provider.
- Create a new note and start writing in markdown.
- Share the note link to collaborate in real time.
- Organize notes into folders or teams as needed.
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