What's New - MarkView | Latest Updates & Features

Coming Soon

Version 2.5.0

Upcoming Features

Custom Keyboard Shortcuts: Set your own keyboard shortcuts for any action - record new key combinations, view all available shortcuts in a help modal (Ctrl+/)
Presentation Theme Customization: Personalize your slideshow look with custom background colors, background images, and opacity controls
Front Matter Display: Markdown files with metadata headers (title, author, date, etc.) now show that information in a clean, styled card at the top of the document
Localized Alert Titles: GitHub-style alerts (NOTE, TIP, WARNING, etc.) now display their titles in your chosen language, with a setting to turn this on or off
Settings Import/Export: Back up your settings to a JSON file and restore them anytime - great for migrating to a new browser or sharing your setup

Planned Improvements

Celebration Animation: Now off by default for new installs
Mind Map Viewer: Faster rendering, smoother expand/collapse interactions, and more compact node display
Word Count: Faster and more accurate word and character counting with reduced memory usage
Recent Documents: Faster document history loading, smarter duplicate detection, and automatic cleanup of stale entries

Planned Bug Fixes

Mermaid Diagrams: Fixed text alignment issues in diagrams during Presentation Mode

Latest

Version 2.4.0

New Features

Mind Map: Transform your Markdown content into a visual mind map. Export your diagrams in SVG, PNG, or JPEG formats for easy sharing and integration
Settings Modal: Introduced a new tab-layout Settings modal to unify all settings in one place and make it simpler to expand features later. This consolidates the Quick Settings and Configure Plugins modals while removing the old separate modals

Improvements

Modal Performance: Enhanced modal performance on macOS by eliminating expensive CSS effects (backdrop blur, SVG filters), optimizing animations, and refining scroll behavior

Stable

Version 2.3.0

New Features

Folder Exclusion: Scanning large projects just got faster. You can now configure folders to skip during directory scanning - with node_modules and .git excluded by default. Customize the list anytime via Settings to match your workflow
Reading Progress Bar: Add a new Celebration Effect setting so users can independently toggle the confetti animation while keeping the progress bar
Word Count Status Bar: Auto-hide the word count bar when scrolled near the bottom of the page

Improvements

Auto-Refresh Mechanism: Support file auto-refresh for plain text (.txt) files, in addition to .md files, so changes to text files are reflected immediately without needing to reopen them

Note: Version 2.2.0 is an internal build and will not be released on the Chrome Web Store and Microsoft Edge Add-ons. The next public release will be Version 2.3.0.

Stable

Version 2.1.0

New Features

Plain Text (.txt) File Rendering: Text (.txt) files can now be opened and rendered directly in the browser, with full support in the folder sidebar, settings, and file type filtering
Sidebar File Type Filter: A new filter in the folder sidebar lets you narrow the file list by file type, with a visual active indicator
Non-Standard Mermaid Delimiters: Diagrams written with the :::mermaid delimiter are now recognized and rendered
Mintlify Components: Support for Mintlify-style components (callouts, tabs, etc.) in both the viewer, and HTML export

Improvements

HTML Export: Fidelity for callouts, syntax highlighting, and CSS hygiene for sharing standalone HTML files
Redesigned Callout Blocks: Callouts now use a card-style border with softer pastel backgrounds for a cleaner, more readable look
Typography System: Improved typography (font family, font size, line heights) across the viewer for better reading experience
Quick Settings Layout: The Quick Settings panel has been reorganized into a multi-column grid for a more compact and browsable layout

Bug Fixes

Oversized Images: Fixed images exceeding their container width, causing layout overflow
External Links: Fixed issue where external links couldn't be opened in a new tab when clicked on sandboxed hosts (e.g. raw.githubusercontent.com)

Stable

Version 2.0.0

Improvements

Print Layout: Overall improvements to printed output for better readability and professional appearance on paper
Performance Boost: Overall performance optimizations for faster rendering and smoother interactions

Stable

Version 1.9.(7-8)

New Features

New Plugin Support: Added support for Front Matter metadata blocks in markdown rendering

Improvements

Progressive folder scanning: Folder tree now renders incrementally as files are discovered, so users see results immediately instead of waiting for the entire scan to complete. Subfolders are scanned in parallel batches for faster loading
Scan cancellation: Users can now cancel long-running folder scans with a Cancel button. A 60-second safety timeout automatically stops scans that take too long, preserving whatever has been scanned so far

Stable

Version 1.9.(0-6)

New Features

Language Support: Added Italian, Polish, and Dutch translations (15 languages now supported)

Improvements

Folder Sidebar: Responsive overflow menu that adapts button visibility on sidebar header based on sidebar width
TOC Sidebar: Add input filter to TOC Sidebar for easier navigation in long documents
Unified icons: Update icons in Folder Sidebar and TOC Sidebar for improved consistency and function recognition
Wheel & Gesture Behaviour: Improved interaction behavior for Mermaid Diagrams and Image Viewer in Fullscreen/Gallery mode
Quick Settings Modal: Expose Line Breaks and Typographer plugin settings for easier customization of markdown rendering
Modal Redesign: Redesign all modals for improved user experience and consistency across the extension

Stable

Version 1.8.0

New Features

Active File Highlighting: Highlight the currently opened markdown file in the folder sidebar for better navigation and context

Improvements

Action Buttons: The menu has been redesigned to better organize the growing list of actions. Items are now grouped into logical sections

Stable

Version 1.7.0

Improvements

Folder Sidebar: Increase the indentation of nested folders and files for better visual hierarchy
Recent Documents: Simplify folder groupings for a cleaner tab layout

Bug Fixes

Image Viewer: Disable the image viewer when clicking on an image in Presentation Mode, or clicking on icons on the folder sidebar

Stable

Version 1.6.0

New Features

Folder Search: Provides multi-file content search functionality across all markdown files in the currently opened folder. Includes keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+F (or Cmd+Shift+F on Mac)

Improvements

Performance Boost: Overall performance optimizations for faster rendering and smoother interactions

Stable

Version 1.5.0

New Features

Code Block Display Setting: Choose how to handle long lines in code blocks with two modes - Scroll preserves exact formatting with horizontal scrollbar, while Wrap breaks long lines for easier reading without scrolling. Available in Popup Settings and Quick Settings Modal
Quick Settings Reset: Added "Reset to Defaults" button to Quick Settings Modal for instantly restoring default settings without opening the full popup

Improvements

Recent Documents: Recent Documents now only saves URLs pasted directly in the browser address bar, keeping your history clean and focused on documents you explicitly open rather than cluttering it with every sidebar navigation
Enhanced HTML Export: Improved HTML export with reduced file size, better styling, and embedded resources for standalone file generation
Print Layout: Optimized font sizes when printing for better readability and professional appearance on paper
UI Refinements: Reordered action buttons for better workflow, updated button labels for clarity, and enhanced modal interactions

Stable

Version 1.4.0

Improvements

UI Refinements: Enhanced visual design and user experience across the extension interface

Bug Fixes

Quick Settings Modal: Change keyboard shortcut to Ctrl+Shift+K (or Cmd+Shift+K on Mac) to avoid conflicts with macOS system shortcuts

Stable

Version 1.3.0

New Features

Presentation Mode: Transform markdown into interactive slideshows with full-screen support, navigation controls, auto-play, and touch gestures
Quick Settings Modal: A quick-access modal for frequently used settings, without opening the extension popup. Includes keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+Q (or Cmd+Shift+Q on Mac)

Improvements

Unified Notification System: Consistent user feedback across MarkView with 4 notification types (success, error, info, action). Supports both global (viewport-fixed) and scoped (modal-relative) positioning

Stable

Version 1.2.0

New Features

Reading Progress Indicator: Visual progress bar at the top showing your scroll position through the document with a delightful confetti celebration effect when reaching 100% completion
Enhanced Image Viewer: Full-featured lightbox with zoom controls (zoom in/out, fit-to-screen, mouse wheel zoom) and pan/drag support at any zoom level for seamless image exploration
Syntax Highlighting Theme Selector: Choose from 14 curated themes including GitHub, Monokai, Nord, and more. The default MarkView theme auto-adapts to light/dark mode
Browser Detection Utility: Smart browser detection system for optimized cross-browser compatibility and feature support

Improvements

Improved System Font Stack: Enhanced cross-platform typography with comprehensive OS coverage including Linux (Ubuntu, Cantarell, Fira Sans) and Android (Droid Sans) for consistent rendering across all environments
CJK Language Support for Word Count: Accurate word counting for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean text with character-based counting and adjusted reading time calculations (500 chars/min for CJK vs 200 words/min for Western text)
Smart External Link Indicators: Magnifying glass icons now only appear on text-based links, automatically hiding for links containing images, SVGs, videos, or other media elements for a cleaner visual experience
Centralized SVG Icon System: Unified icon management for consistent styling and reduced bundle size across the extension
Updated Assets: Refreshed visual assets and landing page improvements for better user experience

Stable

Version 1.1.0

New Features

URL Fragment Support: Navigate directly to specific sections using URL fragments (e.g., file.md#installation). TOC automatically highlights and scrolls to the target heading on page load and when clicking anchor links
Advanced DOCX Export: Enhanced Word export with support for relative image paths (local and external URLs), linked images, and HTML img tags with alignment attributes

Improvements

Enhanced Image Handling: Improved image viewer and lazy loading with Git platform blob URL conversion (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Gitea, Forgejo) for seamless image display from repositories
Change extension name and description: Update extension title and summary for better discoverability in Chrome Web Store

Bug Fixes

macOS Sandbox Detection: Resolved sandbox detection logic bug on macOS for better compatibility
Task Lists Plugin: Fixed checkbox rendering and interaction issues in task lists

Stable

Version 1.0.6

New Features

Enhanced HTML Export: Improved HTML export with better styling, embedded resources, and standalone file generation for sharing
Enhanced Word Export: Upgraded DOCX export with improved formatting, table support, and image embedding for professional documents
Uninstall Feedback: Collect user feedback when uninstalling to improve future versions

Improvements

Refined Button UI: Reduced floating button sizes for better screen space utilization on Full HD displays
Code Optimization: Cleaned up unused code and improved component architecture for better maintainability
Landing Page Updates: Enhanced landing and support pages with clearer information and improved navigation

Stable

Version 1.0.5

New Features

Plugin Configuration Modal: Centralized modal UI for enabling/disabling markdown plugins at runtime with real-time settings persistence and content re-rendering.
Drag-to-Resize Sidebars: Adjust the width of both the Table of Contents and File Browser sidebars by dragging the divider. This will make the interface more customizable and user-friendly.

Improvements

Core Rendering & Plugin Management: Improved rendering pipeline and plugin architecture for better performance and extensibility.
New Plugin Support: Added support for custom containers and definition lists for enhanced markdown capabilities.
Smart Auto-Refresh Coordination: Auto-refresh now intelligently pauses when switching folders or bookmarks, preventing content/URL mismatch. Detects same-folder re-selection to avoid unnecessary disruption.

Bug Fixes

Fixed Bookmark Data Loss: Resolve bug where folder bookmarks were permanently deleted when switching between features.

Stable

Version 1.0.4

New Features

Folder Bookmarks: Save and quickly navigate to frequently accessed directories with custom names and instant switching
External Link Preview: Hover over external links to see rich metadata cards with site title, description, favicon, and preview images
Word Count Status Bar: Real-time word count, character count, and reading time estimation with smart positioning
Keyboard Shortcuts Help Modal: Interactive help dialog showing all available keyboard shortcuts with platform detection (⌘/Ctrl)
External Link Indicators: Visual magnifying glass icons next to external links showing preview availability
Russian Language Support: Added complete Russian translation (12 languages now supported)

Improvements

Persistent File System Permissions: Browser permission prompt for seamless folder access across browser sessions and tabs without re-prompting
Enhanced Recent Documents: Categorized display with folder/domain grouping, collapsible sections (collapsed by default), show more functionality (first 5 files), and search flattening for seamless discovery
Enhanced Action Menu: Reorganized action buttons menu with Keyboard Shortcuts access and improved layout
Optimized Print System: Print architecture with better page breaks, diagram sizing, and UI element hiding
Real-time UI Updates: Language and font changes now apply instantly without page reload
Improved Permissions UI: Enhanced warning notifications in popup with direct link to extension settings
Centralized Keyboard Shortcuts: Conflict-free shortcut system with cross-platform support and automatic detection
Performance Boost: Overall performance optimizations for faster rendering and smoother interactions

Stable

Version 1.0.3

New Features

Expandable action button with export options (Word, HTML) and print functionality
Recent Documents feature tracking recently opened Markdown files in the popup
GitHub-style alert boxes (Note, Tip, Important, Warning, Caution)
Download Mermaid diagrams as SVG or PNG images

Improvements

Redesigned popup interface with modern tab-styled navigation
Quick links to What's New page and Report Issue page in popup
Performance optimization for large documents

Stable

Version 1.0.2

New Features

Interactive Mermaid diagrams with zoom and pan capabilities
Permission checking system for local file access with warning notifications
Custom favicon icon for browser tab identification

Improvements

External links now open in new tabs for better navigation
Upgraded Mermaid to v11 with enhanced dark theme styling
Major performance optimizations reducing initial page load time
Implemented settings caching and progressive rendering
Parallel component initialization for faster startup
Asynchronous Mermaid rendering for improved responsiveness

Bug Fixes

Resolved various rendering issues and minor bugs

Stable

Version 1.0.1

New Features

Multi-language support for 11 languages with auto-detection or manual selection (expanded to 12 in v1.0.4)

Improvements

Optimized auto-refresh mechanism for better performance
Enhanced table of contents navigation experience
Improved print layout optimization (Ctrl + P)

Bug Fixes

Fixed rendering issues for certain Mermaid diagram types
Resolved various markdown content rendering bugs

Initial Release

Version 1.0.0

Initial Features

Syntax Highlighting: Support for 180+ programming languages
Mermaid Diagrams: Sequence diagrams, flowcharts, graphs, mindmaps, timelines, and more
Math Equations: LaTeX math rendering with KaTeX for perfect formulas and equations
Smart TOC: Auto-generated navigation with scroll spy, smooth scrolling, and collapsible sidebar
File Browser: Navigate local markdown files with search, filter, and collapsible folder structure
Image Viewer: Full-screen lightbox with gallery navigation and lazy loading
Auto-Refresh: Automatic updates for both local and external files
Theme System: Dark and light themes with automatic detection
Floating Action Buttons: Quick access to raw markdown view, centered layout toggle, theme switch, and scroll to top
GitHub-Flavored Markdown: Full support including task lists, tables, and code blocks with copy functionality
Highly Customizable: 9 font families, adjustable max width, line height, font size, with reset to defaults

What's New in MarkView - Latest Updates & Release Notes

Version 2.5.0

Upcoming Features

Planned Improvements

Planned Bug Fixes

Version 2.4.0

New Features

Improvements

Version 2.3.0

New Features

Improvements

Version 2.1.0

New Features

Improvements

Bug Fixes

Version 2.0.0

Improvements

Version 1.9.(7-8)

New Features

Improvements

Version 1.9.(0-6)

New Features

Improvements

Version 1.8.0

New Features

Improvements

Version 1.7.0

Improvements

Bug Fixes

Version 1.6.0

New Features

Improvements

Version 1.5.0

New Features

Improvements

Version 1.4.0

Improvements

Bug Fixes

Version 1.3.0

New Features

Improvements

Version 1.2.0

New Features

Improvements

Version 1.1.0

New Features

Improvements

Bug Fixes

Version 1.0.6

New Features

Improvements

Version 1.0.5

New Features

Improvements

Bug Fixes

Version 1.0.4

New Features

Improvements

Version 1.0.3

New Features

Improvements

Version 1.0.2

New Features

Improvements

Bug Fixes

Version 1.0.1

New Features

Improvements

Bug Fixes

Version 1.0.0

Initial Features