markdown-style checks Markdown against a fixed set of conventions.
The main one is a sentence per line, which keeps a diff to the sentences that actually changed rather than reflowing a whole paragraph.
The rest is ordinary tidiness: consistent heading and list markers, no trailing whitespace, predictable blank lines.
There is no configuration. You point it at a file, it tells you what is off and why, and it can fix most of it for you.
Publisher’s description
What is markdown-style?
markdown-style by Very Good Software is open-source Windows software in the developer utilities category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Project description on GitHub: “Opinionated Markdown linter and formatter”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: markdown-style is an open-source developer utilitie tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is markdown-style safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
B421FE21C22ECF9B666869462A2DE6884A9E40942E96006EB1CABFC8FC616519· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6.2Latest | August 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id VeryGoodSoftware.MarkdownStyle -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Very Good Software
- Category
- Developer utilities
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/very-good-software-ltd/markdown-style
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.6.2
- Released
- August 15, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 14, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- VeryGoodSoftware.MarkdownStyle
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is markdown-style free?
Yes. markdown-style is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is markdown-style safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install markdown-style with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does markdown-style run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use markdown-style without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to markdown-style?
WinMerge, jq, x64dbg, Biome and Vale. The alternatives page compares them.
