Your README deserves better than a browser tab.
Filo is a dedicated Markdown reader for Mac. Opens instantly, renders beautifully, and does nothing else. No browser tabs. No plugins. No VS Code.
Requires macOS Sequoia (15.0) or later.
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A dedicated reader.
Filo does one thing: open Markdown files and render them beautifully. No extensions, no configuration, no workspace, no sidebar full of files you're not reading. Local-first — your files never leave your Mac.
Not VS Code. Not a browser.
VS Code is a code editor. A browser tab is a workaround. Filo is purpose-built for reading — opens in under a second, renders instantly, and gets out of your way the moment you're done.
$9.99, once.
No subscription. No account. No data leaving your machine. Buy it once and it's yours. No cloud uploads, no telemetry, no upgrade nags.
See it in action
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Your diagrams, rendered.
Write Mermaid syntax, see a diagram. Filo renders flowcharts, sequence diagrams, state machines, ER diagrams, Gantt charts, and more — inline, without any plugins or configuration. Search works inside diagrams too.
Find it fast.
Full-text search across your entire document, highlighted in context. Works inside code blocks with syntax highlighting for dozens of languages. Works inside Mermaid diagrams. Navigate between matches with a keyboard shortcut.
Know where you are.
Long documents become navigable. Filo generates a table of contents automatically from your headings. Jump to any section with one click. Your position is highlighted as you scroll.
Never touch the mouse.
Every action has a shortcut. Open files, search, jump between matches, zoom in and out — keyboard all the way. Press Cmd+k at any time to see every available shortcut.
Ready to try it?
Download on the App Store$9.99 · One-time purchase · macOS Sequoia required
Everything else
The details that make a reader feel right.
Completely Offline
No network required, ever. Your files stay on your Mac — no cloud uploads, no telemetry, no accounts. Open a file and start reading.
Copy-Friendly
Copy rendered content or raw Markdown with a single shortcut. Paste into Notion, Confluence, email — wherever you need it.
Adaptive Themes
Warm and cool color temperatures, light and dark mode. Filo follows your system appearance and provides a comfortable reading experience day or night.
Native Performance
Built with Swift and SwiftUI. Launches in under a second, renders documents instantly. Minimal memory footprint — it won't slow down your Mac.
No Account Required
No sign-up, no login, no subscription management. Buy it once from the Mac App Store and it's yours. No strings attached.
Built for macOS Sequoia
Designed for macOS 15 from the ground up — native, modern, and not carrying legacy baggage. Requires macOS Sequoia (15.0) or later.
Print & Export to PDF
Print any Markdown document or export it as a PDF directly from Filo. The rendered output — formatting, diagrams, and all — goes to paper or file exactly as it appears on screen.
See Filo in action
A short walkthrough of the app.
Get Filo
$9.99 — one-time purchase, no subscription.
Built for macOS Sequoia (15.0) or later.
Not sure? Mac App Store purchases are covered by Apple's standard refund policy.