What is HackMD?
HackMD is a versatile Markdown editor designed for real-time collaboration across teams, individuals, and communities. It allows users to create notes, presentations, and documentation with instant access and sharing capabilities through flexible permission settings. The platform supports integration with GitHub to synchronize documentation with project work, includes UML graphs for visualizing technical findings, and offers templates to streamline document consistency.
With features like Book Mode for organizing documents and profiles for publishing content, HackMD caters to diverse needs from personal TODO lists to enterprise-level documentation. It provides a simple interface that enables quick adoption while supporting advanced functionalities for scalable collaboration in over 170 countries.
Features
- Real-time Collaboration: Multiple users can edit Markdown documents simultaneously with live updates
- GitHub Integration: Sync documentation directly with GitHub repositories for project alignment
- UML Graphs: Create visual diagrams to represent technical or research findings within documents
- Templates: Use pre-designed templates to maintain document consistency and streamline workflows
- Book Mode: Organize and categorize multiple documents into collections for easy management
- Flexible Permissioning: Control access and sharing of documents with customizable settings
- Profile Publishing: Instantly publish documents to a public profile for community sharing
- Full-text Search: Quickly find content across all notes with advanced search capabilities
Use Cases
- Team documentation and internal org docs
- Technical research and Ethereum devnet specs
- Drafting blog posts and presentations
- Educational materials and learning resources
- Community building and web3 projects
- Project management with TODO lists
- Creating and sharing UML diagrams for visualization
- Synchronizing documentation with GitHub workflows
FAQs
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How do I get started with HackMD?
Sign up for HackMD to access the Free plan, where you can create unlimited notes and invite up to 3 teammates. Explore the product to understand its collaboration features before upgrading to Prime or Enterprise for advanced options. -
Can I change my team size on HackMD?
Yes, you can adjust your team size by upgrading to Prime, Team+, or Enterprise plans, which allow purchasing additional seats and offer unlimited invites for scalable collaboration. -
Does HackMD integrate into existing workflows?
Yes, HackMD integrates with GitHub for documentation syncing and supports features like UML graphs and templates to fit into technical, educational, and project management workflows seamlessly. -
Is my data secure on HackMD?
HackMD ensures data security with features like SSO, role-based access control, and private workspaces in higher-tier plans, along with standard support and troubleshooting resources. -
What happens if a payment fails?
If a payment fails, users should contact support for assistance. Details on subscription expiration and payment methods are available through HackMD's support channels.
