DotMD

DotMD is a Markdown reader and editor for Mac with built-in agent review loops.

DotMD is a Markdown reader and editor for Mac designed to let users review document changes made by AI agents in one place. Users select passages and leave comments, and agents like Claude Code, Codex, or Cursor fix the text directly in the file. The app displays changes as diffs for approval, similar to a code pull request. It functions as an MCP server running on localhost, keeping all files and history locally on the Mac. Reading Markdown files is free, while DotMD Pro adds editing, agent reviews, version history, search, and export capabilities. Supported formats and render features include tables, code syntax highlighting, Mermaid diagrams, KaTeX formulas, callouts, footnotes, and front matter.

DotMD at a glance

Best for: Software engineer, Product manager
Runs on: macOS
Pricing: Free plan; Yearly $19.99; Lifetime $49.99
Released: October 2026
Category: AI coding tool
Website: getdotmd.com

Key features

View rendered Markdown with tables and diagrams
Comment on exact passages for agent edits
Accept or reject inline diff changes
Connect any MCP agent like Claude Code or Cursor
Maintain complete file version history
Search across all workspace files
Export to PDF and HTML

Use it for

Reviewing AI-generated technical specifications
Collaborating with coding agents on documentation
Reading and editing local Markdown files
Tracking document versions and revisions

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