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title: πŸ’Ž Elysia's Markdown Studio
emoji: 🏒
colorFrom: purple
colorTo: red
sdk: static
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license: cc-by-nc-sa-4.0
short_description: A feature-rich markdown editor with AI-powered tools
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# πŸ’Ž Elysia Markdown Studio
**Your AI-Powered Markdown Editor & Writing Companion**
A beautiful, feature-rich markdown editor with AI-powered tools built with love by Jean & Elysia. Write, organize, and enhance your documents with the power of artificial intelligence.
![Version](https://img.shields.io/badge/version-1.3.0-purple)
![Status](https://img.shields.io/badge/status-production-green)
![Built with Love](https://img.shields.io/badge/built%20with-%E2%9D%A4%EF%B8%8F-ff69b4)
![VS](https://img.shields.io/badge/🎲_VS_powered-5_styles-blueviolet)
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## ✨ Features
### πŸ“ Powerful Markdown Editor
- **Live Preview** - See your markdown rendered in real-time (async rendering with Marked.js v15)
- **Syntax Highlighting** - Beautiful code blocks with Prism.js
- **Rich Formatting** - Tables, task lists, blockquotes, and more
- **Math Support** - LaTeX equations with KaTeX
- **Diagrams** - Mermaid v11.4.0 diagrams support
- **Quick Toolbar** - One-click formatting for common markdown elements
- **Drag & Drop Images** - Drop images directly into editor (base64 conversion)
- **Paste Images** - Ctrl+V to paste images from clipboard
### 🧠 AI-Powered Tools (via OpenRouter)
- **Summarize** - Generate concise summaries of your documents
- **🎲 Improve Writing (VS)** - Choose from 5 writing styles:
- πŸ“ **Concis** - Short and direct
- 🎨 **Créatif** - Vivid with metaphors
- πŸ“š **AcadΓ©mique** - Formal and structured
- πŸ’Ό **Professionnel** - Business-friendly
- πŸ”₯ **Engageant** - Attention-grabbing
- **Merge Documents** - Intelligently combine multiple documents
- **Extract Outline** - Automatic table of contents generation
- **Find Duplicates** - Detect similar documents in your library
- **Smart Organize** - AI-suggested tags and categories
- **Smart Loading States** - Visual feedback during AI processing
### πŸ“š Document Management
- **Local Storage** - All documents stored in your browser (IndexedDB v2 with performance indexes)
- **Search** - Fast full-text search across all documents
- **Favorites** - Star important documents
- **Collections** - Organize documents into collections
- **Context Menu** - Right-click for quick actions (rename, delete, favorite)
- **Auto-Save** - Automatic saving every 30 seconds (with race condition protection)
- **Export All** - Bulk export all documents with one click
- **Import Documents** - Restore from backup JSON files
### πŸ“€ Multi-Format Export
- **Markdown (.md)** - Export as standard markdown
- **HTML** - Clean HTML output
- **Artifact** - Beautiful standalone HTML with embedded styles + Prism.js + KaTeX
- **Plain Text** - Remove all formatting
- **JSON** - Structured export with metadata
- **Bulk Export** - Export entire document library at once
### 🎨 Templates Library
Built-in templates for common document types:
- **README** - GitHub project documentation
- **Blog Post** - Blog article structure
- **Meeting Notes** - Meeting documentation with action items
- **Documentation** - API/Software documentation
- **Academic Paper** - Research paper structure
- **Blank** - Start from scratch
Access templates via "New Document" button!
### ⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
- `Ctrl+S` - Save document
- `Ctrl+N` - New document (opens template selector)
- `Ctrl+B` - Bold text
- `Ctrl+I` - Italic text
- `Ctrl+/` - Show keyboard shortcuts guide
### 🎨 Modern UI
- **Dark Theme** - Eye-friendly Elysia dark theme
- **Responsive Design** - Works on desktop and tablet
- **Split View** - Editor on left, preview on right
- **Collapsible Sidebar** - Document library sidebar
- **Toast Notifications** - Beautiful, non-intrusive feedback
- **Context Menus** - Modern right-click menus with smooth animations
- **Reading Time Display** - Estimated reading time in header stats (200 wpm)
### πŸ”’ Security
- **Encrypted API Keys** - API keys stored with XOR encryption (not plaintext)
- **Client-Side Only** - No data sent to external servers (except AI API calls)
- **Privacy-First** - All documents stored locally in your browser
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## πŸš€ Quick Start
### 1. Launch the App
Double-click `Launch-Local-App.bat` (Windows) or open `index.html` in your browser.
### 2. Configure AI (Optional)
1. Click the **βš™οΈ Settings** button
2. Add your [OpenRouter API key](https://openrouter.ai/)
3. Select your preferred AI model
4. Save settings
### 3. Start Writing!
- Type in the left pane
- See live preview on the right
- Use the toolbar for quick formatting
- Save with `Ctrl+S`
- Press `Ctrl+/` for keyboard shortcuts guide
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## πŸ› οΈ Technical Stack
### Core Technologies
- **Vanilla JavaScript** (ES6+ modules)
- **HTML5** & **CSS3**
- **IndexedDB v2** (via Dexie.js with performance indexes)
### Libraries
- **Marked.js** - Markdown parsing
- **Prism.js** - Syntax highlighting
- **KaTeX** - Math rendering
- **Mermaid** - Diagram rendering
- **Dexie.js** - IndexedDB wrapper
- **Turndown** - HTML to Markdown conversion
### AI Integration
- **OpenRouter API** - Access to multiple AI models (Grok, Claude, GPT, DeepSeek)
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## πŸ“ Project Structure
```
elysia-markdown-studio/
β”œβ”€β”€ index.html # Main HTML file
β”œβ”€β”€ Launch-App.bat # Windows launcher
β”œβ”€β”€ README.md # This file
β”œβ”€β”€ CHANGELOG.md # Version history
β”œβ”€β”€ fonts/ # Google Fonts (offline)
β”‚ └── css2.css
β”œβ”€β”€ libs/ # External libraries
β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ dexie.min.js
β”‚ └── marked.min.js
β”œβ”€β”€ scripts/ # JavaScript modules
β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ app.js # Main application controller
β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ editor.js # Editor module
β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ preview.js # Preview renderer
β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ documents.js # Document management
β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ ai-tools.js # AI-powered features
β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ api.js # OpenRouter API integration
β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ export.js # Export functionality
β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ templates.js # Document templates
β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ db.js # Database layer (Dexie)
β”‚ └── utils.js # Utility functions
β”œβ”€β”€ styles/ # CSS files
β”‚ └── main.css # Main stylesheet
└── templates/ # Document templates (future)
```
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## πŸ”§ Recent Improvements (Audit Nov 2025)
### Critical Bug Fixes
βœ… **Fixed Preview.getHTML()** - Added missing method for export functionality
βœ… **Fixed Marked.js API** - Updated listitem renderer for v11+ compatibility
βœ… **Fixed Initialization Order** - Resolved circular dependency issues
βœ… **Fixed Auto-Save Timing** - Now waits for full app initialization
### UX Enhancements
βœ… **Modern Context Menu** - Beautiful right-click menu for documents
βœ… **Loading States** - AI tools now show processing feedback
βœ… **Error Recovery** - Comprehensive error handling with user-friendly messages
βœ… **Settings Validation** - API key format validation
βœ… **Keyboard Shortcuts Modal** - Press `Ctrl+/` for interactive guide
### Performance Optimizations
βœ… **Debounced Stats Update** - Reduced unnecessary recalculations
βœ… **Smart Auto-Save** - Only saves when changes detected
βœ… **Improved State Management** - Better tracking of unsaved changes
### Documentation
βœ… **Enhanced Welcome Message** - Comprehensive feature guide
βœ… **Keyboard Shortcuts Table** - Quick reference in welcome screen
βœ… **Pro Tips** - Context-aware usage hints
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## 🎯 Use Cases
### Technical Writing
- API documentation
- Software guides
- Technical specifications
### Content Creation
- Blog posts
- Articles
- Long-form content
### Academic Work
- Research papers
- Notes
- Outlines
### Project Management
- Meeting notes
- Task lists
- Project documentation
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## πŸ”’ Privacy & Data
- **100% Local** - All documents stored in your browser's IndexedDB
- **No Tracking** - No analytics, no telemetry
- **No Server** - Runs entirely client-side (except AI features)
- **Your Data** - You own your content, export anytime
**Note:** AI features require an OpenRouter API key and send content to external AI models for processing.
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## πŸ› Troubleshooting
### AI Tools Not Working
- **Check API Key** - Verify your OpenRouter API key in Settings
- **Check Format** - Key should start with `sk-or-`
- **Check Balance** - Ensure you have credits on OpenRouter
- **Check Network** - Verify internet connection
### Preview Not Updating
- **Check Live Preview** - Ensure it's enabled in Settings
- **Refresh Page** - Try reloading the page
- **Clear Cache** - Clear browser cache if issues persist
### Documents Not Saving
- **Check Storage** - Verify browser storage isn't full
- **Check Permissions** - Ensure IndexedDB is allowed
- **Try Export** - Export important documents as backup
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## 🀝 Contributing
This is a personal project by Jean & Elysia, but suggestions are welcome!
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## πŸ“œ License
MIT License - Free to use, modify, and distribute.
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## πŸ’™ Credits
**Built with love by Jean & Elysia** πŸ’ŽπŸ’
Special thanks to:
- The open-source community
- All the amazing library authors
- OpenRouter for AI access
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## πŸ”— Links
- [OpenRouter](https://openrouter.ai/) - AI API platform
- [Marked.js](https://marked.js.org/) - Markdown parser
- [Prism.js](https://prismjs.com/) - Syntax highlighter
- [KaTeX](https://katex.org/) - Math rendering
- [Mermaid](https://mermaid.js.org/) - Diagram rendering
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**Version:** 1.3.0
**Last Updated:** December 2025
**Status:** Production Ready βœ…
_Write beautifully. Write intelligently. Write with Elysia._ πŸ’Ž