--- title: "Get ready for school this August using HackMD" tags: en, newsletter description: "HackMD's August Newsletter 2025." image: "https://hackmd.io/_uploads/Hyo6tMqdel.jpg" author: ChaseHack summary: Did you miss HackMD's exciting updates over the past month? Catch up on that and more in August's Markdown Memo. date: "2025-08-13" --- 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! -- ## 🌟 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. This month we are highlighting... ![ParagraphCitation_Comment_2025](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/HJEQ9fcOee.jpg) The [Continuous Delivery Foundation](https://hackmd.io/@cdfoundation) is the vendor-neutral home for some of the fastest-growing open-source CI/CD projects, including Jenkins, Jenkins X, Spinnaker, and Tekton, united under one umbrella to promote interoperability and software delivery best practices. Through its open governance model and technical oversight, CDF empowers diverse contributors, including developers, end users, and vendors, to collaborate on CI/CD innovation, share knowledge, and sustain the ecosystem for high-quality, rapid software delivery. <div style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; margin: 2em 0;"> <a href="https://cd.foundation/" target="_blank" style="display: inline-block; background-color: #453aff; color: white; padding: 14px 28px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; border-radius: 8px;"> Explore More </a> </div> ## 📄 Product updates ### Guided Comment is here ![upload_20bd95c055934cef4cf7590fa9e7e5bc](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/ryX45GcOlx.jpg) Still haven’t explored Guided Comment? It’s time to see what you’re missing. Designed to make feedback clearer and more actionable, Guided Comment helps you leave thoughtful input and ask the right questions — right where it matters. It doesn't matter if you’re reviewing a proposal, collaborating on documentation, or mentoring a teammate, this feature keeps conversations focused and productive. Ready to give it a try? Dive in and see how it can sharpen your collaboration. <div style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; margin: 2em 0;"> <a href="https://hackmd.io/blog/2025/07/14/guided-comment-2025" target="_blank" style="display: inline-block; background-color: #453aff; color: white; padding: 14px 28px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; border-radius: 8px;"> Learn More </a> </div> ## 🖋️ From the blog ### HackMD helped us build trust [Discover](https://hackmd.io/blog/2025/07/16/blockfuse-labs-hackmd-2025?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=recent-posts) how Blockfuse Labs uses HackMD to streamline technical documentation, collaborate across time zones, and build better developer experiences. In this behind-the-scenes look, the team shares how HackMD became their go-to tool for organizing knowledge and scaling communication as they grow. If you’re building in the dev world, this one’s for you. ### Keeping AI teams in sync Keeping your AI team aligned doesn’t have to be chaotic. [In this blog](https://hackmd.io/blog/2025/07/02/keep-your-ai-team-in-sync?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=recent-posts), we break down the tools and practices top AI teams use to stay in sync — from documentation strategies to real-time collaboration. Whether you're managing models or meetings, learn how to streamline your workflow and keep your team moving forward together. <div style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; margin: 2em 0;"> <a href="https://hackmd.io/blog" target="_blank" style="display: inline-block; background-color: #453aff; color: white; padding: 14px 28px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; border-radius: 8px;"> See More </a> </div> ## 💡 News & Insights - GitHub CEO [steps down](https://github.blog/news-insights/company-news/goodbye-github/) - OpenAI releases [GPT-5](https://openai.com/index/introducing-gpt-5/) - Ethereum price crash ahead? [5 things to watch this week](https://crypto.news/ethereum-price-crash-ahead-5-things-to-watch-this-week/) That's all this month, folks, until next time... We can't wait to see what you create.