Official website for mdworkspace Desktop

Windows desktop software for structured work that has to ship.

mdworkspace Desktop turns rough notes into reusable workspaces for research, documentation, planning, and delivery. Stay markdown-first, add structure when the work demands it, and keep the whole system portable.

Free desktop install is available. Pro unlocks advanced capabilities and is currently $29 USD (standard $99 USD) during alpha access.

Product updates are prioritized based on what paid users in the community ask for.

Real desktop recordings and screenshots from the current Windows build.

Actual app workflow

mdworkspace Desktop

Smart Blocks

Live app capture

Formula-driven smart blocks turn markdown pages into working analysis surfaces with live calculations and structured outputs.

Windows desktop appFocused, local-first runtime
Markdown-firstPortable by default
Reusable workspacesBuilt to return to
Structured outputExport, deliver, publish

Why it feels different

Add structure only when the project earns it.

Most work starts as text. mdworkspace lets you stay there until you actually need a board, a data view, a visual block, or a cleaner delivery format.

Local-firstReliable when the network is not.
Round-tripPreview-rich without losing source portability.

Section controls

Split long docs into movable sections, then copy, duplicate, collapse, and reorder without losing context.

Structured blocks

Mix kanban boards, database tables, embeds, formulas, checklists, and calendars into one markdown workflow.

Portable exports

Ship workspaces as PDF, web bundle, or workspace JSON when it is time to hand off or publish.

Offline assets

Keep images and supporting files local-first so preview and export stay reliable even without the network.

Preview-native editing

Edit lists, tables, checklists, and other interactive surfaces without giving up source portability.

Native desktop runtime

Run the full experience on Tauri v2 with fast local storage and a calmer, more dependable workflow.

Workflow

Capture, structure, reuse, ship.

The workflow stays calm because each stage stays in one desktop workspace instead of splitting across separate tools.

Capture ideas

Start with rough markdown, notes, and working material inside a calmer Windows desktop workspace.

Add structure

Bring in boards, tables, formulas, checklists, and richer blocks only when the work needs them.

Reuse the workspace

Keep the good version as a repeatable operating surface instead of rebuilding the process from scratch.

Export or publish

Ship a PDF, web bundle, or portable workspace snapshot when it is time to share, review, or archive.

Operating surface

Better than a blank editor, calmer than a dashboard.

Research stays attached

Sources, notes, decisions, and supporting visuals stay in the same Windows desktop workspace instead of drifting into separate apps.

Operational structure arrives late

You can stay in plain markdown until the project actually needs richer blocks, reusable surfaces, and more operational structure.

Publishing does not require migration

The same workspace can become an internal doc, a PDF deliverable, or a portable bundle without switching tools.

Ready

Start with the desktop workflow, then shape it into your own reusable system.

Buy desktop access, install the Windows app, and build from a blank markdown workspace or a reusable pack. The product story leads here; the giveaway is just an extra reason to move early.

Early adopter giveawayOne random paid user will win $5,000 USD.

The first 1,000 paid mdworkspace Desktop users are eligible for one random $5,000 USD giveaway.

Eligibility, timing, and winner selection are subject to the official giveaway rules. Read Giveaway Rules