Best of Markdown — September 2025

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   GitHub Blog·31w

   Spec-driven development: Using Markdown as a programming language when building with AI

   A developer shares an experimental approach to building applications by writing specifications entirely in Markdown and using GitHub Copilot to compile them into actual code. The workflow involves maintaining app logic in markdown files, using AI to generate Go code, and keeping documentation synchronized with implementation. This spec-driven development method aims to solve context loss issues with AI coding agents while enabling faster iteration and cleaner specifications.

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   Justin Searls·33w

   Tot

   Tot is a minimalist text collection and editing app for Apple devices that syncs across Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch via iCloud. It features a single-window design, Markdown support, customizable smart bullets, automatic backups, and Shortcuts integration. The app offers both free and premium features with a focus on simplicity and cross-device accessibility.

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   Noted·32w

   rwMarkable: A Self-Hosted Space for Checklists and Notes

   rwMarkable is a self-hosted task and note management application built with Next.js 14. It offers drag-and-drop checklists, rich text editing with Markdown support, file-based storage without databases, user management, customizable themes, and REST API access. The app stores everything as Markdown and JSON files, making it easy to backup and migrate while keeping full control over your data.

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   Hussein Kizz·33w

   Writter, note taker for nerds, its like notepad for markdown!

   Writter is a free and open-source note-taking application designed for developers who prefer markdown. It aims to provide a simple, notepad-like experience optimized for quick thought capture and raw markdown editing, prioritizing speed and simplicity over complex features.

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