lookmd.dev -- Privacy-first Markdown reader. Drop your .md files and read them with beautiful typography. Your files never leave your browser.
- Zero data collection -- no API calls, no cookies, no analytics, no tracking
- 100% client-side -- files are read with the browser's FileReader API, nothing is sent to a server
- Ctrl+V paste support -- paste files or raw markdown text directly
- Drag & drop -- drop files anywhere on the page
- 6 reading themes -- Paper White, Sepia, Sage, Soft Dark, OLED Dark, Dusk
- 18 languages -- auto-detects browser language
- Resizable content width -- drag the side handles to adjust reading width
- Multi-file tabs -- open and switch between multiple markdown files
- GFM support -- tables, strikethrough, task lists, code blocks, and more
All themes are based on reading ergonomics research -- proper contrast ratios, WCAG AA+ compliance, and reduced eye strain for extended reading sessions.
| Theme | Type | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Paper White | Light | Bright environments, general use |
| Sepia | Light | Long reading sessions, blue light reduction |
| Sage | Light | Extended reading, scientifically reduces eye fatigue |
| Soft Dark (default) | Dark | Dim rooms, evening reading |
| OLED Dark | Dark | OLED screens, battery savings |
| Dusk | Dark | Evening/lamp-lit reading |
This site collects zero user data. No cookies, no analytics, no third-party scripts. All file processing happens entirely in the browser using the FileReader API. You can verify this by inspecting the source code or your browser's network tab.
- Next.js (static export)
- React Markdown + remark-gfm
- Tailwind CSS + Typography plugin
- Deployed on Vercel
npm install
npm run devPush to GitHub and import on Vercel. No configuration needed.
MIT