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v1.1.1

20 Jul 06:47

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Release v1.1.1: macOS File Association Fix

🍎 Fixed macOS file associations - double-clicking .md files now properly opens them
🔧 Added cross-platform RunEvent::Opened support with conditional compilation
✅ Validated on Windows and macOS platforms
🚀 Clean builds with zero warnings across all platforms

v1.1.0

15 Jun 12:02

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🍎 Markdown Viewer v1.1.0 - macOS Support

Cross-platform markdown viewer now available for both Windows and macOS!

🆕 What's New

🍎 macOS Support

  • Native macOS Application - Full .app bundle for macOS
  • DMG Installer - Easy drag-and-drop installation
  • File Associations - Double-click .md files to open in Markdown Viewer
  • System Integration - Proper macOS app behavior and styling

Performance Improvements

  • Optimized Script Loading - External script modules for better caching
  • Reduced Bundle Size - Cleaner code organization and faster startup
  • Enhanced CSP - Improved security without performance impact

🖨️ Enhanced Print to PDF

  • macOS Print Optimization - Smart browser-based PDF generation for better output
  • Cross-Platform Compatibility - Seamless print experience on both platforms
  • Professional Formatting - Consistent, high-quality PDF exports

📦 Installation Options

🪟 Windows

  • MSI Installer - System-wide installation with file associations
  • NSIS Setup - User-level installation, no admin required
  • Standalone EXE - Portable, single-file execution

🍎 macOS

  • DMG Installer - Drag & drop to Applications folder
  • Direct App Bundle - Download and run immediately

⚠️ macOS First Launch: Right-click the app and select "Open" to bypass unsigned app warning.

🎯 Perfect For

  • 📖 Reading AI Outputs - View ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI-generated markdown
  • 👔 Non-Technical Teams - Share documentation without requiring developer tools
  • 📋 Stakeholder Reviews - Present technical docs in a clean, professional format
  • 🤝 Cross-Platform Collaboration - Consistent experience across Windows and macOS

🔧 System Requirements

  • Windows: 10/11 (x64)
  • macOS: 10.13+ (x64)
  • RAM: 100MB minimum
  • Storage: 50MB free space

🛠️ Build from Source

git clone https://github.com/vanzan01/markdown-viewer.git
cd markdown-viewer
npm install
npm run tauri build

All existing Windows features preserved - this is a pure addition with no breaking changes.

Built with ❤️ using Tauri, Rust, and modern web technologies.

🎉 Markdown Viewer v1.0.0

15 Jun 12:05

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Pre-release

🎉 Markdown Viewer v1.0.0

First stable release of Markdown Viewer - a fast, simple desktop application for viewing markdown files.

✨ Features

📄 Core Functionality

  • Markdown Rendering - Full CommonMark support with GitHub-style rendering
  • Syntax Highlighting - 20+ programming languages with light/dark themes
  • Mermaid Diagrams - Flowcharts, sequence diagrams, gantt charts
  • Smart Images - Local and remote images with seamless loading
  • Find in Page - Search with highlighting and navigation (Ctrl+F)

📤 Export & Share

  • HTML Export - Standalone files with embedded styles
  • DOCX Export - Microsoft Word compatible documents
  • Print to PDF - Professional formatting for printing

🚀 User Experience

  • File Associations - Double-click .md files to open instantly
  • Drag & Drop - Drop files into the window
  • Recent Files - Quick access to previously opened documents
  • Zoom Controls - 50%-200% scaling with keyboard shortcuts
  • Clean Interface - Distraction-free reading experience

🏆 Perfect For

  • 📖 Reading AI Outputs - View ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI-generated content
  • 👔 Non-Technical Staff - Share documentation without requiring IDEs
  • 📋 Stakeholder Reviews - Present technical docs to managers and clients
  • 🤝 Cross-Team Collaboration - Bridge technical and business teams
  • 📄 Documentation Consumption - Read README files and specs easily
  • 💼 Professional Presentations - Clean, polished markdown viewing

📦 Installation

🪟 Windows

  • MSI Installer - System-wide installation with file associations
  • NSIS Setup - User-level installation, no admin required
  • Standalone EXE - Portable, single-file execution

🔧 System Requirements

  • Windows: 10/11 (x64)
  • RAM: 100MB minimum
  • Storage: 50MB free space

🛠️ Build from Source

git clone https://github.com/vanzan01/markdown-viewer.git
cd markdown-viewer
npm install
npm run tauri build

Built with ❤️ using Tauri, Rust, and modern web technologies.