Yes, HackMD is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall HackMD?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask hackmd`. Homebrew will remove HackMD and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

What are alternatives to HackMD?

There are several productivity apps available for macOS. Browse the Productivity category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update HackMD to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask hackmd` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Does HackMD work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, HackMD can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

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HackMD

Name: HackMD
Availability: InStock

Desktop Software for HackMD Note-Taking and Collaboration

ProductivityFree

v0.1.0

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask hackmd

How to Install HackMD on Mac

Follow these steps to install HackMD using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask hackmd
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask hackmd
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm hackmd is installed, then try `hackmd --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch HackMD
Run `hackmd` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

What is HackMD?

Desktop Software for HackMD Note-Taking and Collaboration

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

✓Simple one-command installation
✓Well-maintained and regularly updated
✓Completely free to use

Cons

✗Requires Homebrew to be installed
✗macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about HackMD

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run `brew install --cask hackmd`. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run `hackmd` from Terminal.

About the Author

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HackMD

Desktop Software for HackMD Note-Taking and Collaboration

ProductivityFree

v0.1.0

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask hackmd

How to Install HackMD on Mac

Follow these steps to install HackMD using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask hackmd
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask hackmd
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm hackmd is installed, then try `hackmd --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch HackMD
Run `hackmd` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).