Tool Profile

markdown-oxide

Rust markdown LSP that adds notes features to Helix and other editors.

At a glance:

First seen:2026-05-18

Last seen:2026-05-18

Sightings:1

Source:github.com

What it is

Rust markdown LSP that adds notes features to Helix and other editors.

Why developers recommend it

It was repeatedly recommended as the lightweight way to get Obsidian-style linking without a heavy app.

Hacker News evidence

2026-05-18

A commenter explicitly recommended Helix with the markdown-oxide LSP, and another said they'd give it a try.

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