HackMD

HackMD is a collaborative markdown notes tool designed to facilitate real-time collaboration on project, team, technical, and personal documentation. According to the vendor, it is suitable for small to large companies, as well as various professions and industries such as software development teams, project management teams, technical writers and documentation teams, education and research institutions, and open-source communities.

Key Features

Real-time collaboration: According to the vendor, users can collaborate in real-time on project, team, technical, and personal documentation in markdown. It allows for the capture of ideas and formalization of knowledge.

Flexible permissioning: The vendor claims that users can set granular note permission settings to control document sharing. It allows for keeping content private while sharing with specific individuals or groups.

Blazing fast collaboration: The vendor states that HackMD offers blazing fast real-time collaboration with team members. Change notifications keep everyone updated on the latest updates and changes.

Shared workspace: Users can create a team workspace for a comprehensive view of all team documents, as per the vendor. Shared templates ensure consistent formatting and styling across the team's documents.

Markdown for everything: According to the vendor, HackMD supports markdown for creating technical documents, UML charts, math formulas, data visualizations, and slide decks. It enables easy portability of content across different platforms.

Document with Git workflow: The vendor claims that users can manage documentation using the Git workflow. It allows for decentralized editing and storage while centralizing the final documents.

Hotkey-invoked browser extension: Users can quickly access their notes with a hotkey-invoked browser extension, according to the vendor. They can also export notes to use HackMD in VSCode with a single click.

VSCode Extension: The vendor states that HackMD offers a VSCode extension that supports all HackMD supported markdown syntax. It aims to enhance productivity by seamlessly integrating HackMD with the VSCode environment.

GitHub Integration: According to the vendor, users can version control their documents with their preferred GitHub workflow. Additionally, they can backup and sync all their documentation to their private GitLab instance.

MathJax and UML support: HackMD allows users to draw UML diagrams in SVG format and write scientific formulas with plain text using MathJax, as per the vendor. It can be used as a versatile tool for technical and scientific documentation.