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.

Need feedback on the AsciiDoc you are previewing? Review it visually with DraftView.

🔄 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!

Use Cases

• Draft and preview AsciiDoc in the browser without installing anything
• Work across multiple documents in one session
• Save drafts to GitHub Gist and load them back later
• Review diagrams, math, and structured technical content on desktop or mobile

Features

Editing Experience

• Real-time Preview: See your AsciiDoc rendered as you type
• Formatting Toolbar: Insert bold, italic, headings, links, tables, code blocks, and more with one click
• Keyboard Shortcuts: Fast editing shortcuts including Ctrl+B, Ctrl+I, and Ctrl+K
• Syntax Highlighting: Code highlighting with line numbering
• Synchronized Scrolling: Editor and preview scroll together for easy navigation
• Document Outline: See all headings in the sidebar and jump to sections quickly
• Focus Mode: Distraction-free writing environment
• Dark Mode: Toggle between light and dark themes
• Experimental UI Elements: Preview support for keyboard shortcuts, buttons, and menu UI macros

Document Management

• Multi-Document Management: Create, rename, and switch between multiple documents from the sidebar
• Auto-save: Your work is saved automatically to IndexedDB
• GitHub Gist Integration: Save documents to GitHub Gist and load them back using your Personal Access Token

File Handling

• Import: Load local AsciiDoc files or fetch from GitHub and GitLab URLs
• Export: Save as HTML, PDF, or AsciiDoc format

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 & Device Support

• Fully Functional on Mobile: Edit, preview, and manage documents comfortably on mobile devices
• 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

AsciiDoc Alive works well in the browser and is now fully usable on mobile. You can also install it as a web app on your device for a more 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).