MarkdownPointer

Markdown viewer for AI-assisted document review. Click any element to copy file path + line number.

Quick Install

Automated & IDE Setup

Copy the AI prompt to install this server into Claude Code, Cursor, or another agent — or use 1-click editor setup below.

Add to Cursor Add to VS Code

Manual Client & Custom JSON ConfigExpand JSON ▾

Client Config & Setup

Choose your client or environment

Target File:~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "markdownpointer": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "markdownpointer"
      ]
    }
  }
}

💡 Paste the JSON block into your client's configuration file under mcpServers, then restart the application.

Documentation Overview

MarkdownPointer

Vibe writing for Markdown. Point at anything, tell AI to fix it.

MarkdownPointer renders your Markdown and lets you click any element - headings, code blocks, table cells, Mermaid diagram nodes, KaTeX math - to copy a filepath:line reference. Paste it into your AI prompt, and the AI knows exactly where to look.

To change a node's color:

Click the node, paste the reference into your prompt, and ask the AI — done.

Code

Color this node orange [c:\docs\architecture.md:6] mermaid node: mdp.exe

More prompt examples:

Verify this section for technical accuracy [ref]
Swap these two sections [ref] [ref]
Delete this [ref]
Simplify this paragraph [ref]
Add a code example after this section [ref]
Fix the grammar here [ref]
Translate this section to Japanese [ref]

Features

Feature	Description
Point & Prompt	Click any rendered element to copy `filepath:line` to clipboard
Mermaid Diagrams	Flowchart, Sequence, Class, State, ER, Gantt, Pie, Git graph, Mindmap
KaTeX Math	Inline $...$ and block `$$...$$`
SVG	Embedded font support
Recent Files	Quick access with pin support
Tab Dock/Undock	Drag tabs between windows or detach to a new window
Always on Top	Pin the window above other apps for reference
Live Reload	Auto-refresh on file changes
Export	`.pptx` (built-in Open XML), `.docx` (via Pandoc). Mermaid/SVG rendered as images
MCP Server	Let AI open, navigate, export documents, and generate/import PPTX

Install

In a PowerShell 7 console:

powershell

Install-Module MarkdownPointer

Quick Start

powershell

mdp .\README.md    # Open a file
mdp .\docs\*.md    # Open multiple files
mdp                # Just launch the viewer

MCP Server Setup

Connect MarkdownPointer to Claude so your AI can open and navigate documents directly.

Run these in PowerShell 7:

powershell

Register-MdpToClaudeCode       # Claude Code
Register-MdpToClaudeDesktop    # Claude Desktop

Other MCP clients: Add the output of Get-MarkdownPointerMCPPath -Escape as the command in your MCP client's configuration file.

Troubleshooting: If the MCP client fails to connect to the server, .NET 10 Desktop Runtime may not be installed. .NET 10 is not included with Windows — install it and try again.

Then just ask Claude:

"open README.md in mdp"
"show the report in mdp and scroll to line 50"
"export report.md to docx"
"export slides.md to pptx"
"import presentation.pptx to markdown"
"show me slide 3 of slides.md"

MCP Tools

Tool	Description
`show_markdown`	Open files and scroll to a line
`get_status`	Get current window/tab state
`slide_control`	Navigate reveal.js slides
`get_slide_info`	Get slide shapes and content as text
`get_slide_image`	Get a slide as PNG image (requires PowerPoint)
`export_document`	Export to .pptx (built-in) or .docx (Pandoc)
`import_document`	Import .docx/.pptx to Markdown + extract images
`tag_asset`	Tag imported files and images in index.json

Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcut	Action
`Ctrl+O`	Open file
`Ctrl+F`	Find in page
`Ctrl+G`	Go to line
`Ctrl+P`	Print
`Ctrl+W` / `Ctrl+F4`	Close tab
`Ctrl+Tab` / `Ctrl+Shift+Tab`	Switch tabs
`Mouse Wheel`	Scroll
`Ctrl+Mouse Wheel`	Zoom
`F5`	Reload

Requirements

Build from Source

powershell

git clone https://github.com/yotsuda/MarkdownPointer.git
cd MarkdownPointer
.\Build-Deploy.ps1

License

MIT

Read the full README →View source on GitHub →

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Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions about MarkdownPointer

Add the following block to your claude_desktop_config.json under mcpServers: "mcpServers": { "markdownpointer": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "MarkdownPointer"] } }

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Technical Specs & Signals

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28Quality signal: Emerging · 28/100How this signal is calculated ▾

Server availabilityNot measured

Not scored for repo-hosted servers — we can't reach the running server, only its GitHub page. Hosted MCP endpoints are health-checked live.

Verified ownership8/20

Documentation & tools12/30

Adoption & activity1/15

Community engagement0/10

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MarkdownPointer

Markdown viewer for AI-assisted document review. Click any element to copy file path + line number.

Quick Install

Automated & IDE Setup

Copy the AI prompt to install this server into Claude Code, Cursor, or another agent — or use 1-click editor setup below.

Add to Cursor Add to VS Code

Manual Client & Custom JSON ConfigExpand JSON ▾

Client Config & Setup

Choose your client or environment

Target File:~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "markdownpointer": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "markdownpointer"
      ]
    }
  }
}

💡 Paste the JSON block into your client's configuration file under mcpServers, then restart the application.

Documentation Overview

MarkdownPointer

Vibe writing for Markdown. Point at anything, tell AI to fix it.

To change a node's color:

Click the node, paste the reference into your prompt, and ask the AI — done.

Code

Color this node orange [c:\docs\architecture.md:6] mermaid node: mdp.exe

More prompt examples:

Verify this section for technical accuracy [ref]
Swap these two sections [ref] [ref]
Delete this [ref]
Simplify this paragraph [ref]
Add a code example after this section [ref]
Fix the grammar here [ref]
Translate this section to Japanese [ref]

Features

Feature	Description
Point & Prompt	Click any rendered element to copy `filepath:line` to clipboard
Mermaid Diagrams	Flowchart, Sequence, Class, State, ER, Gantt, Pie, Git graph, Mindmap
KaTeX Math	Inline $...$ and block `$$...$$`
SVG	Embedded font support
Recent Files	Quick access with pin support
Tab Dock/Undock	Drag tabs between windows or detach to a new window
Always on Top	Pin the window above other apps for reference
Live Reload	Auto-refresh on file changes
Export	`.pptx` (built-in Open XML), `.docx` (via Pandoc). Mermaid/SVG rendered as images
MCP Server	Let AI open, navigate, export documents, and generate/import PPTX

Install

In a PowerShell 7 console:

powershell

Install-Module MarkdownPointer

Quick Start

powershell

mdp .\README.md    # Open a file
mdp .\docs\*.md    # Open multiple files
mdp                # Just launch the viewer

MCP Server Setup

Connect MarkdownPointer to Claude so your AI can open and navigate documents directly.

Run these in PowerShell 7:

powershell

Register-MdpToClaudeCode       # Claude Code
Register-MdpToClaudeDesktop    # Claude Desktop

Other MCP clients: Add the output of Get-MarkdownPointerMCPPath -Escape as the command in your MCP client's configuration file.

Troubleshooting: If the MCP client fails to connect to the server, .NET 10 Desktop Runtime may not be installed. .NET 10 is not included with Windows — install it and try again.

Then just ask Claude:

"open README.md in mdp"
"show the report in mdp and scroll to line 50"
"export report.md to docx"
"export slides.md to pptx"
"import presentation.pptx to markdown"
"show me slide 3 of slides.md"

MCP Tools

Tool	Description
`show_markdown`	Open files and scroll to a line
`get_status`	Get current window/tab state
`slide_control`	Navigate reveal.js slides
`get_slide_info`	Get slide shapes and content as text
`get_slide_image`	Get a slide as PNG image (requires PowerPoint)
`export_document`	Export to .pptx (built-in) or .docx (Pandoc)
`import_document`	Import .docx/.pptx to Markdown + extract images
`tag_asset`	Tag imported files and images in index.json

Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcut	Action
`Ctrl+O`	Open file
`Ctrl+F`	Find in page
`Ctrl+G`	Go to line
`Ctrl+P`	Print
`Ctrl+W` / `Ctrl+F4`	Close tab
`Ctrl+Tab` / `Ctrl+Shift+Tab`	Switch tabs
`Mouse Wheel`	Scroll
`Ctrl+Mouse Wheel`	Zoom
`F5`	Reload

Requirements

Build from Source

powershell

git clone https://github.com/yotsuda/MarkdownPointer.git
cd MarkdownPointer
.\Build-Deploy.ps1

License

MIT

Read the full README →View source on GitHub →

Related MCP Servers

View all in Developer Tools View all alternatives

Reviews

No reviews yet — be the first to share how this listing worked for you.

Frequently Asked Questions about MarkdownPointer

Add the following block to your claude_desktop_config.json under mcpServers: "mcpServers": { "markdownpointer": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "MarkdownPointer"] } }

AllMCPs Directory Badge

Full Badge Customizer

Showcase your server listing on GitHub or your project documentation. Embed this dynamic SVG badge to highlight official listing status and live engagement.

Badge Style:

Live Dynamic SVG Preview

Markdown (GitHub README)

[![AllMCPs](https://allmcps.com/api/badge/markdownpointer?style=directory)](https://allmcps.com/mcp/markdownpointer)

HTML Embed

<a href="https://allmcps.com/mcp/markdownpointer"><img src="https://allmcps.com/api/badge/markdownpointer?style=directory" alt="MarkdownPointer on AllMCPs" /></a>

Technical Specs & Signals

CategoryDeveloper Tools

28Quality signal: Emerging · 28/100How this signal is calculated ▾

Server availabilityNot measured

Not scored for repo-hosted servers — we can't reach the running server, only its GitHub page. Hosted MCP endpoints are health-checked live.

Verified ownership8/20

Documentation & tools12/30

Adoption & activity1/15

Community engagement0/10

★ Featured

AllMCPs Server

Explore Server →

Own this project?

Free dofollow backlink: add your website and place the AllMCPs badge on it — no claim needed. We detect it automatically and keep it verified as long as the badge stays live.

Claim & get free dofollow

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