Project docs
Write README files, specs, plans, notes, release notes, and checklists.
Okra
The native Mac Markdown editor for real files and folders.
Open a .md file, browse a project folder, edit in plain text, and preview the result without creating a vault, account, or app database.
Version 1.1.1Open project folders directly.Edit and preview real Markdown.No vault, account, or database.
Everyday Markdown.
Everything project docs need.
A small set of practical tools for Markdown files that need to stay readable anywhere.
Preview edits
Make quick changes right from the preview.
Diagrams and callouts
Render Mermaid diagrams, code blocks, callouts, and structured project docs in context.
Local images
Use images stored next to your Markdown files.
Interactive task lists
Check off Markdown task lists from the preview and save the change back to the file.
External changes
If another editor, script, or AI tool changes a file, Okra can refresh safely.
Download Okra
Free Mac DMG. App Store later.
Okra is available now as a free Mac download. iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision Pro, and App Store versions will come later.