Pixley Markdown Reader
Read what AI writes.
A native Mac app for browsing, reading, and understanding your markdown files. Built-in AI chat, 10+ color themes, and full customization. Free.
Requires macOS 15 Sequoia or later · AI chat requires macOS 26
New in 2.0
New rendering engine. New look. A lot more to love.
10+ Color Themes
Solarized, Dracula, Nord, One Dark, GitHub, and more. Light and dark.
Quick Switcher
Jump to any file instantly. Like Spotlight for your markdown.
Line Bookmarks
Bookmark important lines. Saved across sessions.
Reading Progress
See how far you are. Scroll position saved per file.
Search Within Documents
Find what you need. Matches highlight as you type.
File Change Detection
AI updates a file? Pixley catches it and prompts to reload.
Favorites
Star files for quick access from the sidebar.
macOS 15 Support
Now runs on Sequoia and later. AI chat still requires macOS 26.
Designed for focus.
Everything you need to read and understand markdown. Nothing you don't.
Browse
Folder tree sidebar with search, filtering, Quick Switcher, favorites, and drag-and-drop.
Read
10+ color themes, adjustable fonts, line bookmarks, reading progress, and in-document search.
Ask
Built-in AI chat powered by Apple Intelligence. Summaries, explanations, details. Fully on-device.
Private by design.
Your documents stay on your Mac. Always.
Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
No Data Collection
We do not collect, store, or transmit any of your personal data or documents. Zero analytics. Zero tracking.
Fully Offline
Pixley works entirely offline. All AI features use Apple's on-device Foundation Models. Your documents never leave your Mac.
No Accounts Required
No sign-up, login, or account creation. Just open the app and start reading.
Sandboxed & Secure
Pixley accesses only the folders you explicitly select, with read-only permissions, as required by macOS sandbox security.