AsciiDoc Alive

AsciiDoc Alive is a live AsciiDoc editor with real-time preview, syntax highlighting, and export functionality.

Why? Because I wanted a simple, clean, and fast AsciiDoc editor since asciidoclive.com is not working right now.

🔄 Important: For Existing Users

If you're seeing an old version of the app, please perform a hard refresh:

• Windows/Linux: Press Ctrl + Shift + R or Ctrl + F5
• Mac: Press Cmd + Shift + R or Shift + Reload Button
• Mobile: Clear browser cache or force close and reopen the browser

This is a one-time action. Future updates will load automatically!

Features

Editing Experience

• Real-time Preview: See your AsciiDoc rendered as you type
• Syntax Highlighting: Code highlighting with line numbering
• Synchronized Scrolling: Editor and preview scroll together for easy navigation
• Dark Mode: Toggle between light and dark themes
• Focus Mode: Distraction-free writing environment
• Experimental UI Elements: Preview support for keyboard shortcuts, buttons, and menu UI macros

File Handling

• Import: Load local AsciiDoc files or fetch from GitHub and GitLab URLs
• Export: Save as HTML, PDF, or AsciiDoc format
• Auto-save: Your work is automatically saved using IndexedDB

Diagrams & Mathematical Expressions

• Kroki Diagram Support: Render diagrams using Kroki.io
  • Supports PlantUML, Mermaid, GraphViz, Ditaa, and many more diagram types
  • Intelligent caching for better performance
  • Refresh diagrams on demand
• MathJax Integration: Render mathematical expressions and formulas beautifully

Performance & Privacy

• Offline Support: Works completely offline as a Progressive Web App (PWA)
• IndexedDB Storage: Fast, reliable local storage for your documents
• No Registration Required: Start writing immediately
• Privacy First: No ads, tracking, or cookies
• Diagram Caching: Kroki diagrams are cached locally to reduce network requests

Install as a Progressive Web App

You can install AsciiDoc Alive as a web app on your device for a native app-like experience:

• Desktop: Use the "Install" option in your browser's menu (Chrome, Edge, Firefox).

  

• Mobile: Use the "Add to Home Screen" option in your browser's menu (Chrome, Safari).