# Markdown Pro Editor

The Markdown Pro Editor (formerly Advanced Markdown Editor) is a Standard Notes derived editor that offers full support for Markdown editing.

This editor is based on [EasyMDE](https://github.com/Ionaru/easy-markdown-editor), which is a fork of the now unmaintained [SimpleMDE](https://github.com/sparksuite/simplemde-markdown-editor).

![Fully featured Markdown editor with live preview, a styling toolbar, and split pane support.](markdown_pro_editor_bar.png)

## Quickstart

Use your browser to see the Markdown Pro Editor in action.

1. Clone the [advanced-markdown-editor](https://github.com/standardnotes/advanced-markdown-editor) from GitHub.
2. 
3. Run `npm install` to install any required dependencies.
4. Run `grunt` to build the project in the dist folder.
5. Open `index.html` in your browser where the editor will be running.

## Local Installation

See the editor in the desktop app and make changes to the code.

1. Clone the [advanced-markdown-editor](https://github.com/standardnotes/advanced-markdown-editor) from GitHub.
   
2. Run `npm install` to install any required dependencies.
3. Ensure that either the Standard Notes desktop app is available for use or the web app is accessible. Use both locally or with an Extended account (or the extension will not load).
4. Follow the instructions [here](https://docs.standardnotes.org/extensions/local-setup) to setup the extension locally.
5. Begin development! Upon making any changes to the code, run `grunt` to build the files to the `dist` folder.

## Support

For issues related to core functionality, we suggest creating an issue on the [core repo](https://github.com/Ionaru/easy-markdown-editor) instead. For issues specifically related to how this editor integrates with Standard Notes, please feel free to create an issue in this repo.

Refer to the following link for more details on editors:

- Standard Notes Help: [What are editors?](https://standardnotes.org/help/77/what-are-editors)

We are also reachable on our forum, Slack, Reddit, Twitter, and through email:

- Standard Notes Help and Support: [Get Help](https://standardnotes.org/help)

## License

[GNU AGPL v3.0](https://choosealicense.com/licenses/agpl-3.0/)