What is velotype?

Velotype is a desktop Markdown editor that gives you a fast, native writing experience without relying on web-based technology. Markdown is a lightweight text format where you use simple symbols (like pound signs for headings or asterisks for bold) to structure writing, Velotype lets you work with Markdown in two ways: a "what you see is what you get" mode where formatting appears as you type, and a raw source mode where you see the plain symbols. The key difference from most editors is that Velotype is built with Rust, a programming language known for speed, and uses a native graphical interface rather than embedding a browser engine. This makes it lightweight and fast. You'd use Velotype when you want a standalone, offline Markdown editor that runs as a single file with no installation step, works on Windows, Linux, and macOS, and can export documents to HTML or PDF. It supports headings, tables, code blocks, task lists, math notation, footnotes, and more. Themes and language packs let you customize colors, fonts, spacing, and the editor's interface language. It suits writers, developers, and anyone who regularly works with Markdown documents and wants a performant native app rather than a browser-based or Electron-wrapped tool.