August is here, and that back-to-school energy is in the air. 🍎✏️ Whether you're a student prepping for classes, an educator organizing course materials, or a team getting back into full swing after summer, now’s the perfect time to get your docs in order. Using a markdown editor like HackMD makes it easier to stay organized, collaborate smarter, and keep your ideas flowing — all semester long. Let's dive into what’s new! --

The latest product update is here! 📄 This feature is part of a series of interaction boosts designed to help you more easily create content and collaborate with others. Cite Paragraphs, Stay Connected Announcement - Citation (1) Great ideas shouldn't get lost in the noise. With Paragraph Citation, you can give credit where it's due — without breaking the flow.

Fostering Community Growth: How Prosocial thrives on HackMD Effective collaboration and community growth rely heavily on clear communication and psychological flexibility. This is where the ACT behavior matrix and Prosocial behaviors come into play. When paired with a powerful collaborative markdown editor like HackMD, these methods become catalysts for community and organizational success. Understanding the ACT Matrix and Prosocial The ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) Matrix, developed by Dr. Kevin Polk, is a straightforward yet potent tool designed to increase psychological flexibility—our capacity to adapt, make mindful choices, and move toward meaningful actions despite obstacles or discomforts. The Prosocial ACT Matrix expands on this by focusing specifically on fostering group cohesion, shared purposes, and psychological safety. act_matrix_hackmd_2025

Peter A. CEO @ BlockFuse Labs I’m Peter, though most people in the ecosystem know me as Scarface. I’m the Co-founder and CEO of Blockfuse Labs here in Jos, Nigeria. I’ve spent the last few years building in the blockchain space, working to create real opportunities for young African developers, especially in underserved communities. This is the story of how HackMD quietly became one of our most valuable tools for learning, documenting, and building a culture of trust. Building a Community from Scratch

The latest product update is here! 📄 This feature is part of a series of interaction boosts designed to help you more easily create content and collaborate with others. Spark Better Feedback with Guided Comments Announcement - Guide Comment We are excited to introduce Guided Comment, making it easier than ever to keep your feedback clear, purposeful, and impactful. Instead of leaving vague notes or endless back-and-forth, you can now share comments that highlight exactly what kind of input you’re providing—whether it’s a suggestion, a question, or encouragement.

Summer has arrived, and it's the perfect time to revisit your goals and set your ideas in motion. Don’t let your plans stay on the back burner. With our newest updates, you’ll find it easier than ever to organize your thoughts, collaborate seamlessly, and turn inspiration into action. Ready to make progress on what matters most? Let’s get started. -- 🌟 Visionary voice Visionary Voice is our spotlight series, where we celebrate inspiring voices from the HackMD community. We highlight creators whose innovative ideas and collaborative spirit are driving meaningful change and setting new standards for creativity and teamwork.

Building AI is hard enough; aligning everyone involved shouldn’t be. From model experimentation to deployment, AI projects move fast and demand constant cross-functional input. One day, you’re wrangling datasets; the next, you’re explaining predictions to product teams or compliance auditors. The right collaboration tools make this complexity manageable. When your workflows, communication, and documentation live in sync, you spend less time searching for answers and more time delivering impactful AI solutions. We’ll explore the most effective collaboration tools for AI teams and how they help you keep pace without losing clarity. The collaboration challenges unique to AI First, we must address some unique challenges that have emerged due to AI. Managing AI projects is a complex task that requires not only software development skills but also the ability to navigate uncertainty, engage in experimentation, and maintain tight feedback loops. This complexity often exceeds the capabilities of traditional project management methods. Some of the biggest collaboration challenges faced by AI teams include:

Ali G. Front-End Lead Dev @ Luftborn Hi there! 👋 I'm Ali, a Front-End Team Lead Developer at Luftborn, a Danish company with offices in Denmark and Egypt. I've been working in web development for over 7 years now, specializing in Angular, Vue, and React. On a personal note, I'm 38 years old and a proud father of three amazing kids. Tackling Communication Challenges One of the biggest challenges my team and community face revolves around clear, effective communication. Writing code on-the-fly can be particularly tricky, and miscommunication or lack of clarity often leads to frustration. Thankfully, I discovered HackMD, and it quickly became a game-changer for us.

Summer is heating up, and so is the way we interact with artificial intelligence (AI). AI has quickly become an essential partner, enhancing productivity, streamlining collaboration, and revolutionizing the way we create content. But for AI to truly shine, it requires clear and consistent communication. Markdown—the lightweight, user-friendly markup language—is exactly what AI needs to process information effectively. Let's explore how Markdown fuels AI interactions, how HackMD amplifies these benefits, and showcase real-world examples where Markdown and AI create a sizzling synergy. What is Markdown? Markdown was created in 2004 by John Gruber and Aaron Swartz, initially intended to simplify the formatting of web text into clean, readable content without the need for complicated HTML tags. Its straightforward syntax allows users to easily structure text into headings, lists, links, images, and more, making it universally accessible. Markdown quickly gained popularity on platforms like GitHub, HackMD, and Notion, becoming the go-to solution for collaboration, documentation, and publishing. Its user-friendly design encourages widespread adoption, enabling both technical and non-technical users to communicate effectively and clearly, whether in project documentation, online articles, or collaborative notes.

Hey, HackMDers 👋, can you believe June is already here? We're officially halfway through the year, which means it's time to tackle that project you've been meaning to document! Don't let another month slip by. Our latest updates are designed to jumpstart your workflow, fuel your productivity, and simplify collaboration. Ready to finally bring your ideas to life? Let’s get started! -- 🌟 Visionary voice Visionary Voice is our spotlight series, where we celebrate inspiring voices from the HackMD community. We highlight creators whose innovative ideas and collaborative spirit are driving meaningful change and setting new standards for creativity and teamwork.

Mac Budkowski Co-Founder at Kiwi News I’m Mac Budkowski and I’m a co-founder of Kiwi - a project similar to Hacker News, but focused on Ethereum. So we deliver the feed that covers close to all interesting Ethereum-related content that can be found on the Internet. In the last 2 years, we spent a lot of time figuring out how to create an environment that makes users engaged, so here are some thoughts that I'd like to share with the HackMD community. We built Kiwi because crypto moves very fast and quality content is scattered across Twitter, Telegram groupchats, Discord channels, blogs and newsletters, so it’s hard to keep up. At the same time, Hacker News has been very hostile towards crypto, so if we wanted to fix this problem, we had to build an alternative.

Spring is in the air. Windows are open, plants are thriving, and everything feels fresher. While you're clearing out closets and sweeping under furniture, there's one area that often gets overlooked: your HackMD workspace. If you've ever opened HackMD and been greeted by a growing list of untitled notes, rough drafts, and duplicate docs, you're not alone. It happens to the best of us. Whether juggling solo projects or working in a team, a cluttered workspace can slow down your thinking, sap your energy, and make collaboration feel like a scavenger hunt. That's precisely why we built Folders — a new way to organize your notes and add some order to the chaos inside your markdown editor. Spring cleaning doesn't have to stop at home. It's time to give your workspace the refresh it deserves. ⚔️ Battling digital clutter Let’s be honest: no one sets out to create a messy workspace. It just sort of... happens. One day, you’re writing a quick outline for a meeting; the next, you’ve got twenty similar-looking docs with names like “final-v2” and “use-this-one-please.” Multiply that by a few months (or years), and your markdown editor can look more like a junk drawer than a creative space.

The excitement is palpable as ETHDenver approaches and here at HackMD, we're gearing up to join you on the ground! We're delighted to announce that our team will be right in the heart of the action, live and ready to connect with all of the brilliant minds shaping the future of web3, tech, and decentralization. ETHDenver isn't just another event; it's a convergence of creativity, collaboration, and groundbreaking ideas. But hold on, there's more... While we can't spill just yet, we've got something in the works. Something special for the web3 community. Something that just might be announced next week. You won't want to miss it. So mark you calendars for ETHDenver.

Starting today, you can sign into your HackMD account using Sign-in with Ethereum (SIWE), the latest web3 integration on HackMD. Like it sounds, this integration allows you to sign in using your Ethereum account and ENS (Ethereum Name Service) profile. Instead of relying on traditional intermediaries, you can now leverage the security and decentralization of the Ethereum blockchain to access your HackMD accounts. We're passionate about building a product that will seamlessly integrate into your everyday life; enhacing and streamlining your workflow without compromising on security and data ownership. And this new feature is the latest step in our commitment to that. What is Sign-In with Ethereum? Sign-In with Ethereum is a protocol and innovative form of authentication that enables Ethereum accounts to sign-in to external apps or services by signing a standard message format defined in EIP-4361. In short, this new auth method empowers users to control their digital identity and security using their Ethereum wallet. And why is this user controlled digital identity so important?

The latest product update is here! 📄 This feature is part of a series of interaction boosts designed to help you more easily create content and collaborate with others. Share how you feel with a single click Feature update - emoji reply (1) Have you ever wanted to share your thoughts, reactions, or encouragement without interrupting your reading flow in HackMD? With Emoji Reply, you can do just that. Instead of pausing to draft a response or disrupting the conversation with a new comment, react to a sentence or paragraph in the moment. Whether celebrating a great idea, showing support, or asking a quick question, Emoji Reply makes collaboration feel more natural and responsive.

Jorge O. Castro Co-Chair Contributor Experience at Kubernetes One of the major properties of successful open source projects is their ability to be transparent with their communities. This involves everything from open governance, to values, to technical direction. In the past, OSS projects didn't have many options for tooling. The organized ones ran their own mailing lists and contributors to those projects seemingly spent as much time on their project infrastructure as they did on the projects themselves. As SaaS became more prevalent, the amount of options grew exponentially, but so did the complexity and choice overload.

The latest product update is here! 📄 This feature is part of a series of interaction boosts designed to help you more easily create content and collaborate with others. Bookmark and reference paragraphs in HackMD Announcement - Paragraph Bookmark (1) Imagine returning to the exact section of your notes that sparked your next big idea or contained that critical information without endless scrolling. With our new Paragraph Bookmark feature, you can do just that. Instead of losing precious minutes hunting through lengthy documents, quickly jump to the most important paragraphs. Keep your thoughts organized and your workflow seamless, whether you're collaborating on project plans, writing technical documentation, or drafting your next blog post.

April is here, and we’re coming into full bloom with fresh product updates ready to grow your workflow. 🌷 Like spring breathes new life into the world, this month’s updates are designed to refresh your experience, streamline collaboration, and help your ideas flourish. Ready to see what’s blooming at HackMD? Let’s dive in! 🌼 -- 🌟 Visionary voices kevinsslin shares an impressive presentation about his hackathon preparation.

The latest product updates are here: Link Preview and Show Edit History! 📄 These features are a series of interaction boosts designed to help you more easily create content and collaborate with others. Choose how your link appears with Link Preview LinkPreview_HackMD Say goodbye to clunky copy-paste formatting—HackMD’s new Link Preview feature makes managing links smoother than ever. When you paste a URL into your note, a smart selection menu pops up, letting you instantly choose how the link should appear.

You've seen communities come and go—some flourish while others quietly fade away. Ever stop to wonder what truly makes the difference? Successful communities don't happen by accident. They're intentionally built around thoughtful choices, clear purpose, and authentic leadership. Let's dive into what separates the great ones from the rest and uncover insights you can immediately use in your community. 🫂 Culture comes first Community culture sets the tone for everything else. For example, The Turing Way is an open-source guide for reproducible data science that uses HackMD to foster an inclusive, collaborative culture. They actively encourage contributors of all levels and backgrounds to co-author content, using shared docs to eliminate gatekeeping and promote transparency. Leadership author Simon Sinek emphasizes that a strong culture is rooted in a sense of belonging and psychological safety. In HackMD-powered communities, this often looks like open invites to collaborate, clear contributor guidelines, and tools that support equal participation. Psychological safety means people feel free to share ideas, give feedback, and admit mistakes without fear. The Rust community—another HackMD user—is famous for this. They maintain a strong code of conduct and use HackMD to collaboratively draft RFCs (Request for Comments), allowing anyone to weigh in on big decisions.