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title: "GearDex vs showmd"
description: "GearDex vs showmd on MakeItLast. Camera gear inventory, now with a native macOS app The most readable way to preview any .md file on macOS."
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# GearDex vs showmd

GearDex (Productivity) and showmd (Documents & PDF) are live listings. MakeItLast does not pick a winner.

Camera gear inventory, now with a native macOS app. The most readable way to preview any .md file on macOS. Shared tags: Mac App, Free.

Why this pair: shared tags: mac app, free

## [GearDex](https://www.makeitla.st/tools/geardex)

Camera gear inventory, now with a native macOS app

GearDex is a camera gear inventory for photographers, videographers, and studios, on the web and now as a native macOS app.

Version 3.5 adds free Kit Snapshots and Record Readiness, plus a Unified Timeline and Iris Prep Review for shoot day on Pro and Studio. Start free with up to 25 items.

## [showmd](https://www.makeitla.st/tools/showmd)

The most readable way to preview any .md file on macOS.

A free, native macOS Quick Look extension that renders Markdown files beautifully. With showmd, you can preview .md files without the clutter of raw text. It parses YAML frontmatter into a collapsible metadata table, supports rendered and source views, and respects system dark mode.

Say goodbye to the frustration of unreadable Markdown previews. Showmd is designed for how Markdown is actually used today, providing instant access to your files with zero friction. It opens in under a second and requires no cloud or telemetry, ensuring your files remain private.

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