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name: xi-markdown description: Local Markdown Editor with Live Preview - A web-based markdown editor that opens a Flask server and provides real-time editing with live preview, sync scrolling, and toolbars for all markdown tags. security: local-only permissions: file-read, file-write, local-network risk-level: low

XI Markdown Editor 本地Markdown编辑器

English | 中文

⚠️ Security Notice / 安全声明

English:
This skill runs a local-only Flask server for markdown editing. It does NOT:

• Connect to external servers (except CDN for libraries)
• Send data outside your local machine
• Require internet access for core functionality
• Execute arbitrary code

Security Features:

• Localhost-only server (127.0.0.1)
• No external network connections
• File operations limited to user-specified paths
• All code is open and inspectable

中文:
此技能运行仅限本地的Flask服务器进行Markdown编辑。它不会：

• 连接到外部服务器（CDN库除外）
• 将数据发送到本地机器之外
• 需要互联网访问核心功能
• 执行任意代码

安全特性:

• 仅限本地主机服务器 (127.0.0.1)
• 无外部网络连接
• 文件操作仅限于用户指定的路径
• 所有代码都是开放且可检查的

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Overview / 概述

English:
A web-based markdown editor that runs locally with a Flask server and provides real-time editing with live preview. Features include sync scrolling between editor and preview, comprehensive markdown toolbar, and direct file saving.

中文:
基于Web的Markdown编辑器，本地运行Flask服务器，提供实时编辑和预览功能。包括编辑器与预览同步滚动、完整的Markdown工具栏、直接文件保存。无需安装，就可以在本地直接编辑markdown。

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Features / 功能特性

English:

• Real-time Preview: Edit on left, see live preview on right
• Sync Scrolling: Scroll one side, the other follows automatically
• Toolbar: Icons for all markdown tags (H1, H2, bold, italic, lists, etc.)
• File Operations: Open any markdown file, edit, save back to original file
• Local Server: Flask-based backend with RESTful API
• Responsive Design: Works on desktop and mobile
• Dark Theme: Modern dark UI with white text
• URL Parameter Support: Open files via URL parameter ?file=path
• Auto Server Shutdown: Server automatically closes when page is closed
• Theme Toggle: Switch between dark and light themes
• Relative Path Support: Support for relative paths from workspace

中文:

• 实时预览: 左侧编辑，右侧实时预览
• 同步滚动: 滚动一侧，另一侧自动跟随
• 工具栏: 所有Markdown标签图标（H1、H2、粗体、斜体、列表等）
• 文件操作: 打开任何markdown文件，编辑后保存回原文件
• 本地服务器: 基于Flask的后端，提供RESTful API
• 响应式设计: 支持桌面和移动设备
• 深色主题: 现代深色UI配白色文字
• URL参数支持: 通过URL参数 ?file=路径 打开文件
• 自动服务器关闭: 页面关闭时服务器自动关闭
• 主题切换: 在深色和浅色主题间切换
• 相对路径支持: 支持相对于工作空间的相对路径

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Installation & Setup / 安装与设置

Requirements / 依赖要求

pip install flask flask-cors markdown

Quick Start / 快速开始

English:

# Method 1: Direct Python command with file parameter
python app.py "path\to\your\file.md" --port 996 --force

# Method 2: Open current skill's documentation
python app.py SKILL.md --port 996 --force

# Method 3: Open empty editor
python app.py --port 996 --force

# Method 4: Open via URL parameter in browser
# After starting server, open in browser:
# http://localhost:996/?file=path/to/your/file.md

# Method 5: Using relative path (from workspace)
python app.py "skills\ace-banana2\SKILL.md" --port 996 --force

中文:

# 方法1: 直接Python命令带文件参数
python app.py "文件路径\文件名.md" --port 996 --force

# 方法2: 打开本技能的文档
python app.py SKILL.md --port 996 --force

# 方法3: 打开空编辑器
python app.py --port 996 --force

# 方法4: 通过浏览器URL参数打开
# 启动服务器后，在浏览器中打开：
# http://localhost:996/?file=路径/文件.md

# 方法5: 使用相对路径（相对于工作空间）
python app.py "skills\ace-banana2\SKILL.md" --port 996 --force

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Usage / 使用方法

Opening Files / 打开文件

English:

1. Start editor with a file:

   python app.py "C:\path\to\file.md"
   

2. Browser automatically opens with URL parameter:

   • http://localhost:996/?file=C:\path\to\file.md
   • URL parameter automatically loads the file

3. Alternative method: Direct URL access

   http://localhost:996/?file=path/to/file.md
   

   • Relative paths are supported (from workspace)

4. Edit file with toolbar and see live preview

5. Click "Save" button to save changes back to original file

中文:

1. 使用文件启动编辑器：

   python app.py "C:\路径\文件.md"
   

2. 浏览器自动打开并带URL参数：

   • http://localhost:996/?file=C:\路径\文件.md
   • URL参数自动加载文件

3. 替代方法：直接URL访问

   http://localhost:996/?file=路径/文件.md
   

   • 支持相对路径（相对于工作空间）

4. 使用工具栏编辑文件并查看实时预览

5. 点击"保存"按钮将更改保存回原文件

Toolbar Features / 工具栏功能

Icons available:

• H1-H6: Headers 标题 (with number badges in light theme)
• B: Bold 粗体
• I: Italic 斜体
• S: Strikethrough 删除线
• Q: Blockquote 引用
• Code: Inline code 行内代码
• </>: Code block 代码块
• List: Unordered list 无序列表
• 1.: Ordered list 有序列表
• Link: Hyperlink 链接
• Image: Insert image 插入图片
• Table: Insert table 插入表格
• HR: Horizontal rule 水平线
• 🌙/☀️: Theme toggle 主题切换
• 💾: Save 保存
• 📁: Open file 打开文件
• 🔌: Shutdown server 关闭服务器
• Undo/Redo: Undo and redo 撤销/重做

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File Structure / 文件结构

xi-markdown/
├── SKILL.md                  # This documentation
├── scripts/
│   ├── app.py                # Flask server with API (enhanced)
│   ├── index.html            # Frontend HTML with JavaScript (redesigned)
│   ├── test.md              # Test markdown file
│   └── styles.css            # CSS styles (optional)
└── references/
    └── api_docs.md          # API documentation

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API Endpoints / API接口

GET /

• Returns the main HTML page
• Supports URL parameter: ?file=path (opens file via AJAX)

GET /api/health

• Health check endpoint
• Returns: {"status": "ok", "timestamp": "..."}

GET /api/file

• Returns current file content
• Query parameter: path (file path, supports relative paths)

POST /api/file

• Saves content to file
• JSON body: {"path": "file_path", "content": "file_content"}
• Supports relative paths (resolved to workspace)

GET /api/preview

• Converts markdown to HTML for preview
• Query parameter: markdown (markdown text)

GET /api/open

• Opens a file in the editor
• Query parameter: path (file path, supports relative paths)

GET /api/shutdown

• Shuts down the server
• Called automatically when page closes

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Keyboard Shortcuts / 键盘快捷键

• Ctrl+S: Save file 保存文件
• Ctrl+O: Open file dialog 打开文件对话框
• Ctrl+Z: Undo 撤销
• Ctrl+Y: Redo 重做
• Ctrl+B: Bold 粗体
• Ctrl+I: Italic 斜体
• Ctrl+K: Insert link 插入链接

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New Features / 新功能

URL Parameter Support / URL参数支持

English:
Open files directly via URL parameter:

http://localhost:996/?file=skills/xi-markdown/SKILL.md

• URL is automatically encoded
• Supports relative paths from workspace
• AJAX loads file content dynamically

中文:
通过URL参数直接打开文件：

http://localhost:996/?file=skills/xi-markdown/SKILL.md

• URL自动编码
• 支持相对于工作空间的相对路径
• AJAX动态加载文件内容

Auto Server Shutdown / 自动服务器关闭

English:

• Server automatically shuts down when page is closed
• Uses navigator.sendBeacon() for reliable delivery
• Also supports manual shutdown via 🔌 icon

中文:

• 页面关闭时服务器自动关闭
• 使用 navigator.sendBeacon() 确保请求送达
• 也支持通过🔌图标手动关闭

Theme Support / 主题支持

English:

• Switch between dark and light themes
• H1-H6 icons show number badges in light theme
• Responsive CSS for both themes

中文:

• 在深色和浅色主题间切换
• 浅色主题下H1-H6图标显示数字标记
• 两个主题都有响应式CSS

Examples / 示例

Edit a skill's documentation:

python app.py "skills\a-stock-get\SKILL.md"
# or via URL: http://localhost:996/?file=skills/a-stock-get/SKILL.md

Edit Ace Banana2 skill:

python app.py "skills\ace-banana2\SKILL.md" --port 996 --force

Edit your own notes:

python app.py "C:\Users\YourName\notes.md"

Start empty and create new file:

python app.py
# Then use "Save As" in the editor

Open via URL parameter only:

# Start server without file
python app.py --port 996 --force
# Then open in browser:
# http://localhost:996/?file=skills/xi-markdown/SKILL.md

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Notes / 注意事项

English:

• The server runs on localhost:996 by default
• Only one file can be edited at a time
• Changes are auto-saved locally (in browser) every 30 seconds
• Click "Save" to write to original file
• Server automatically closes when page is closed
• Use Ctrl+C to manually stop the server if needed
• URL parameters require URL encoding for special characters

中文:

• 服务器默认运行在 localhost:996
• 一次只能编辑一个文件
• 每30秒自动保存到本地（浏览器存储）
• 点击"保存"将写入原文件
• 页面关闭时服务器自动关闭
• 需要时使用 Ctrl+C 手动停止服务器
• URL参数中的特殊字符需要URL编码

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Development / 开发

Adding new features:

1. Edit app.py for backend changes
2. Edit index.html for frontend changes
3. Add new CSS in <style> tags or separate file
4. Test with different markdown files

Debug mode:

python app.py --debug

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Todo / 待办事项

• Basic editor with live preview
• Sync scrolling between editor and preview
• Complete markdown toolbar
• File open/save functionality
• URL parameter support for file loading
• Auto server shutdown on page close
• Theme toggle (dark/light)
• Relative path support
• Auto-save with configurable interval
• Multiple file tabs
• Search and replace
• Export to PDF/HTML
• Custom themes
• Plugin system
• Image upload and management
• Keyboard shortcut customization

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References / 参考资料

• Markdown Guide
• Flask Documentation
• Showdown.js - Markdown parser
• CodeMirror - Text editor component

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Version: 1.2.0
Last Updated: 2026-03-14
Author: XI Markdown Editor Team Email: zhuxi0906@gmail.com Wechat: jakeycis

Changelog / 更新日志

v1.2.0 (2026-03-14)

• ✅ Added URL parameter support (?file=path)
• ✅ Added auto server shutdown on page close
• ✅ Added theme toggle (dark/light)
• ✅ Added relative path support
• ✅ Fixed H1-H6 icon badges in light theme
• ✅ Enhanced API endpoints
• ✅ Improved user experience

v1.1.0 (2026-03-14)

• ✅ Redesigned UI with modern toolbar
• ✅ Added sync scrolling
• ✅ Added comprehensive markdown toolbar
• ✅ Added file operations (open/save)

v1.0.0 (2026-03-14)

• ✅ Initial release
• ✅ Basic markdown editor with live preview
• ✅ Flask-based local server