Podlite Desktop Editor 0.6.1 has been released with major improvements! This free desktop application for the Podlite markup language features syntax highlighting, inline text formatting, enhanced link support, and a completely rebuilt editor on updated libraries. Available for all platforms.


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## Introducing Podlite Desktop Editor 0.6.1

Podlite Desktop Editor 0.6.1 is now available as a free desktop application for all platforms. After a significant development period, this release marks a major milestone with a completely rebuilt editor using updated libraries and numerous new features.

### What is Podlite?

For those discovering Podlite for the first time: Podlite is a lightweight, block-oriented markup language designed for flexibility and ease of use. It enables content creators to write structured documentation with rich media support, interactive components, and clean, readable syntax. The language supports everything from simple text formatting to complex diagrams, React components, and multimedia content.

**Markdown is a part of Podlite**, meaning all standard Markdown syntax works seamlessly within Podlite documents, while extending capabilities far beyond traditional Markdown limitations.

The Podlite Desktop Editor provides a dedicated environment for working with Podlite markup, featuring live preview, syntax highlighting, and seamless editing capabilities.

## What's new in version 0.6.1

### Editor core improvements

The editor has been completely **refactored and rebuilt** using updated libraries, providing a more stable and responsive editing experience. Key improvements include:

- **Syntax highlighting** for Podlite markup language
- Refactored key bindings for better usability
- Improved window open/save/new workflow
- Fixed duplicate file opening issues
- Fixed redraw issues when resizing the application window


### New formatting capabilities

**Inline text styles** are now supported within paragraphs and table cells:
- Bold text with `B<>`
- Italic text with `I<>`
- Code snippets with `C<>`
- Links with `L<>`
- Strikethrough with `O<>`

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### Improved navigation and search

- **Text search** functionality (`Cmd-F`)
- **Clickable links** - Open URLs from the editor using `L<>` links with `Cmd`/`Win` or `Ctrl` modifier
- **File linking** - `file:` schema support in `L<>` links opens files in new editor windows
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### Preview controls

Toggle between different view modes with convenient keyboard shortcuts:
- **Half-screen preview** - <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>.</kbd> / <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>.</kbd>
- **Full-screen preview** - <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>\\</kbd> / <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>\\</kbd>

### Additional improvements

- Improved code block visibility in CSS
- Fixed build configuration to support macOS 26 (Tahoe)

## Get started

The Podlite Desktop Editor is available free of charge for all platforms. Whether editing documentation, creating technical content, or exploring a new markup language, this release provides a powerful and intuitive editing environment.

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## Get Involved

### Issues and feature requests
Found a bug or have suggestions? Please report issues here: [Desktop Editor Issues](https://github.com/podlite/podlite-desktop/issues)

See what's planned for future releases and share ideas for improvements: [Podlite Roadmap](https://podlite.org/#Roadmap)

Access the latest releases and source code:
- [Download Releases](https://github.com/podlite/podlite-desktop/releases)
- [Podlite Desktop Source](https://github.com/podlite/podlite-desktop)

### Learn more about Podlite

Explore the language specification, try the online playground, and support the project:

* Specification: [GitHub](https://github.com/podlite/podlite-specs) | [HTML format](https://podlite.org/specification)
* Website: [https://podlite.org](https://podlite.org)
* Web Playground: [https://pod6.in](https://pod6.in)
* GitHub Organization: [https://github.com/podlite](https://github.com/podlite) ⭐️
* Funding: [https://opencollective.com/podlite](https://opencollective.com/podlite)

Check out blog entrie about this release: https://podlite.org/2025/11/1/1/podlite-desktop-editor-0-6-1-released
**Happy documenting!**

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