Markdown Printer - Pro Version

October 7, 2025 · View on GitHub

Advanced version with custom save locations, auto-open files, and persistent settings.

✨ Pro Features

  • ✅ Custom save location - Set a default folder, no dialog every time
  • ✅ Auto-open files - Automatically open saved files in your default editor
  • ✅ Folder browser - Native folder picker to choose save location
  • ✅ Persistent settings - Saves your preferences

⚠️ Trade-offs

  • ❌ Requires additional setup (native messaging host)
  • ❌ Cannot be published to Chrome Web Store easily
  • ❌ Users must manually install and configure

📦 Installation

Prerequisites

  • Google Chrome
  • Node.js (v14 or higher)
  • Platform: Windows, macOS, or Linux

Windows

  1. Clone or download this repository

  2. Run the installation script:

    install.bat

  3. Load the Chrome extension:

    • Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/
    • Enable "Developer mode" in the top right
    • Click "Load unpacked"
    • Select the extension-pro/ directory

  4. Update the native messaging manifest:

    • Copy the Extension ID from the Chrome extensions page
    • Open the manifest file at: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Google\Chrome\NativeMessagingHosts\com.markdownprinter.host.json
    • Replace EXTENSION_ID_PLACEHOLDER with your actual extension ID

macOS / Linux

  1. Clone or download this repository

  2. Run the installation script:

    ./install.sh

  3. Load the Chrome extension:

    • Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/
    • Enable "Developer mode" in the top right
    • Click "Load unpacked"
    • Select the extension-pro/ directory

  4. Update the native messaging manifest:

    • Copy the Extension ID from the Chrome extensions page
    • Open the manifest file:
      • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome/NativeMessagingHosts/com.markdownprinter.host.json
      • Linux: ~/.config/google-chrome/NativeMessagingHosts/com.markdownprinter.host.json
    • Replace EXTENSION_ID_PLACEHOLDER with your actual extension ID

  5. Reload the extension in Chrome

⚙️ Configuration

Right-click the extension icon → "Options" to configure:

  1. Save Location - Browse and select a default folder
  2. Open After Save - Toggle to auto-open files in your default editor

📖 Usage

Same as the standard version, but files save to your configured location without showing a dialog each time.

🔙 Want Simpler?

If the setup is too complex, try the Standard Version - no setup required!