Best of Markdown — October 2024

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   Lobsters·2y

   freetonik/textpod: Extremely simple note-taking app inspired by "One Big Text File"

   Textpod is a local, web-based note-taking app inspired by the 'One Big Text File' idea. It features a single page for all notes with a simple entry form using Markdown, and supports search/filtering with the `/` key. Notes are stored in a `notes.md` file, and it allows for file and image attachments as well as saving local single-page copies of links. Installation is straightforward using Cargo, and it aims to remain simple and accessible to beginners.

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   Community Picks·2y

   Simple, Non-Commercial, Open Source Notes

   The author seeks a non-commercial, open-source alternative to Notion due to concerns about privacy and data ownership. After evaluating several options, including Zettlr, Vino Note, and NB, they highlight Zim and QOwnNotes as suitable replacements for their simplicity and versatility. The author eventually delves into more advanced tools like Emacs and Neovim but emphasizes that for most users, simpler tools like Zim are more practical.

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   Hacker News·2y

   tzador/makedown: Organise your shell scripts in executable markdown files

   makedown combines the use of Markdown and the functionality of Makefiles to organize and execute shell scripts. It supports multiple languages like zsh, bash, JavaScript, and Python. Key features include executable markdown scripting, syntax highlighting, and autocomplete support. Installation can be done via pip, and commands can be run from markdown files using 'makedown' or its shorthand 'm'.

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   Hacker News·2y

   rochacbruno/marmite: Markdown makes sites

   Marmite is a straightforward static site generator that converts markdown files into HTML content with minimal setup. It reads markdown files from an input directory, parses them to HTML, and saves the output in a specified folder. Features include handling static media and offering a customizable template system. Installation is available via Cargo or by downloading a pre-built binary.

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   C/C++ Community·2y

   Rules and Regulations

   Adhere to squad rules: posts should be informative, valuable, and C/C++ related. Unfit posts may be deleted, affecting reputation. Be friendly, assist beginners, and use proper markdown for questions.

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