vim-instant-markdown provides live Markdown preview from Vim/Neovim in your web browser with minimal configuration. When you open a Markdown file, the plugin launches a local server and continuously updates a rendered preview as you type. This immediate feedback helps you fine-tune headings, lists, tables, and code fences without manual refreshes. It supports GitHub-flavored Markdown features and typical extensions so the preview resembles common hosting platforms. Automatic live preview of Markdown in your browser. Support for GitHub-flavored Markdown and common extensions. The approach keeps editing in Vim while leveraging the browser’s rendering for accurate layout and styling. For writers and developers documenting code, it tightens the edit–preview loop dramatically.
Features
- Automatic live preview of Markdown in your browser
- Continuous updates on save or keystroke for instant feedback
- Support for GitHub-flavored Markdown and common extensions
- Local server that starts transparently when editing Markdown
- Works with Vim and Neovim on typical development setups
- Minimal setup with sensible defaults and optional tweaks