A fast, offline Markdown viewer — syntax highlighting, Mermaid diagrams, callouts, and a live outline.
Publisher’s description
What is MarkdownBlaze?
MarkdownBlaze by Gregory Kieffer is open-source Windows software. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.0.25, released on October 11, 2026. The version history goes back to July 15, 2026: 7 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (bwets/MarkdownBlaze) has 45 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “A markdown viewer with advanced features”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: MarkdownBlaze is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is MarkdownBlaze 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:
C94AFB9959BF78D2260500A3CFE94217F674DD73792D87736EF2D59D6BB4493B· 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 7 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.25Latest | October 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.24 | October 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.23 | September 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.22 | September 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.21 | August 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.20 | July 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.8 | July 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GregoryKieffer.MarkdownBlaze -eMarkdownBlaze-1.0.25-win-x64-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Gregory Kieffer
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/bwets/MarkdownBlaze
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.0.25
- Released
- October 11, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 15, 2026
- Versions listed
- 7
- GitHub stars
- 45
- GitHub forks
- 4
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- GregoryKieffer.MarkdownBlaze
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is MarkdownBlaze free?
Yes. MarkdownBlaze is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is MarkdownBlaze 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 MarkdownBlaze 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.
Can MarkdownBlaze be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does MarkdownBlaze run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of MarkdownBlaze?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 15, 2026.
Can I use MarkdownBlaze without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.