AI tools generate markdown. Pixley makes it interactive.
Open a file or browse a folder of markdown documents in a clean sidebar. Pixley converts plain text into interactive controls — checkboxes you can click, radio groups for choices, fill-in fields, status pipelines, inline comments, suggested edits, and review gates. Seven control types, all rendered from standard markdown syntax that works in any editor.
Every response saves back to the .md file. The AI that generated it can read what you chose. Your files stay compatible with every other markdown tool.
INTERACT
- 7 interactive control types: checkboxes, choices, fill-ins, status, reviews, comments, suggested edits
- Click to respond — every change writes back to the file
- AI agents can generate these patterns using standard markdown syntax
- Enhanced mode for visual controls, Plain mode for raw markdown
BROWSE
- Folder tree sidebar with search and filtering
- Quick Switcher to jump to any file
- Recent folders remembered across sessions
- Multi-window support — each window is independent
- Drag and drop to open
- Line numbers with bookmark and comment support
READ
- 10+ color themes including Solarized, Dracula, Nord, One Dark, and GitHub
- Adjustable fonts, sizes, and heading styles
- File watching with reload indicator
- Scroll position saved per file
- Search within documents
ASK
- Built-in AI chat powered by Apple Intelligence
- Ask questions about the document you are reading
- AI can modify interactive elements via natural language
- Conversation memory that persists across sessions
- Context-aware prompt suggestions
- On-device only — no cloud, no API keys, no data leaves your Mac
CUSTOMIZE
- Light, Dark, or System appearance
- Font family, size, and heading scale
- Line numbers, link styles, and gutter options
A native Mac app built with SwiftUI. Not Electron. Not a web wrapper. Free, private, and no account needed.
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This update brings bug fixes and performance improvements.... Just kidding here's all that I've been working on:
INTERACTIVE CONTROLS
Markdown patterns become interactive controls. Click checkboxes to toggle them. Select a choice from radio groups. Fill in blanks with text, dates, or file paths. Advance status pipelines. Accept or reject suggested edits. Leave inline and line-level comments. Submit approvals and reviews. Seven control types in total, all rendered from standard markdown syntax. Every interaction saves back to the .md file automatically.
3.1 adds some fixes for radio button behavior (particularly when leaving notes)
AI COMMANDS
Ask the on-device AI to modify interactive elements through natural language. "Mark all Section 3 tasks as done." "Set the status to review." The AI reads the document, finds the controls, and writes the changes for you.
MULTI-WINDOW
Each browser window is fully independent with its own folder, file selection, and chat session. Open as many as you need.
ENHANCED AND PLAIN MODES
Switch between Enhanced mode (visual controls with hover states) and Plain mode (raw markdown with click targets).
AI CHAT IMPROVEMENTS
Local AI models are still pretty limited, but 3.0 introduces some enhancements that will make the chat experience slightly better until local AI improves.
Version 3.1
The developer, Jose Duarte, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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