Tech Tip: Dillinger

An open document page on Dillinger displaying a side-by-side view of text written in Markdown and the preview of what it will look like published.

This month’s tip is a browser-based, open-source Markdown editor designed for simplicity, flexibility, and real-time previewing: Dillinger. It provides a clean, distraction-free writing environment that automatically saves your work and lets you export to multiple formats like HTML, PDF, and Markdown. With seamless integrations for cloud services such as Dropbox, GitHub, Medium, and Google Drive, Dillinger makes it easy to write, sync, and publish Markdown content anywhere — ideal for developers, writers, and anyone who prefers a lightweight, modern editing experience.

What markdown editor do you use? Is it a downloadable app or accessed within a web browser? Please share in the comments below!


Have a cool app, tool, or tech tip you’d like to share? Contact Chase Masters. Please note that Tech Tips are personal recommendations and might not be officially endorsed or supported by U-M.

Author: Chase Masters, University Library

Chase's role at the Taubman Health Sciences Library includes managing technology projects and resources, consulting with faculty to effectively incorporate technology into their curriculum, supervising staff, serving in the HS-STEM Administration Unit, and identifying and building partnerships with instructional technology units throughout the university community. You may reach him at mastersc@umich.edu.

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