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# ⚡ Flashtype
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A **Claude Code-style WYSIWYG markdown editor in the browser**.
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**A demonstration and development target for the [Lix](https://lix.dev) version control system.**
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Flashtype delivers a Claude Code-like experience for markdown editing with true WYSIWYG rendering, AI-powered assistance, and markdown as source of truth. Built on Lix for change control, it runs entirely in your browser with zero installation required.
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Flashtype is a WYSIWYG markdown editor built on the Lix SDK. It serves as both a showcase for Lix's capabilities and a real-world application that drives the SDK's development—proving that embeddable version control enables powerful features like AI-assisted editing, change proposals, and full document history, all running entirely in the browser.
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## 🚀 Why Flashtype?
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## 🎯 What This Demonstrates
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Claude Code experience. WYSIWYG markdown. Markdown as source of truth.
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Flashtype demonstrates key Lix capabilities:
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- 👁️ **WYSIWYG Markdown** — no annoying previews, see formatted text as you type
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- 🌐 **Runs in Browser** — zero installation, works everywhere, no server needed
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- 🤖 **Claude Code AI** — diffs, accept/reject changes, contextual assistance
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- 📋 **Markdown Source of Truth** — no import/export, markdown is your actual document format
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| Lix Feature | How Flashtype Uses It |
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| **History** | Every edit is tracked. See exactly what changed, when, and by whom. |
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| **Versions (Branches)** | AI generates content in isolated versions, letting you review before merging. |
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| **Diffs** | Claude Code-style accept/reject UI shows granular changes inline. |
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| **Change Proposals** | AI proposes edits, humans stay in control of what ships. |
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| **Single SQLite File** | Your documents persist in browser storage as a portable `.lix` file. |
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### Problems Flashtype solves
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## 🚀 Try It
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| Problem | Flashtype Solution |
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| Annoying preview tabs and mode switching | True WYSIWYG markdown rendering |
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| Installing heavy desktop apps for markdown editing | Runs entirely in browser, zero install |
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| Poor AI integration in existing editors | Claude Code-style AI with diffs & accept/reject |
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| Markdown compatibility issues between tools | Uses markdown as source of truth - works everywhere |
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Visit [flashtype.ai](https://flashtype.ai) to try it in your browser—no installation required.
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## 🧠 What Makes Flashtype Different
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## 🔗 Learn More About Lix
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### 👁️ WYSIWYG Markdown in Browser
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Lix is an embeddable version control system that enables Git-like features for any file format:
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No more annoying preview tabs. Type `# Heading` and see it rendered as a heading instantly. Format text with `**bold**` and see it bold immediately. Pure WYSIWYG markdown editing - what you see is what you get.
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- **[Lix Documentation](https://lix.dev/docs)** — Full SDK reference and guides
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- **[Getting Started](https://lix.dev/docs/getting-started)** — Build your first app with Lix
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- **[GitHub](https://github.com/opral/lix-sdk)** — Report issues and contribute
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- **[Discord](https://discord.gg/gdMPPWy57R)** — Get help and join the community
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### 🌐 Zero Install, Runs Anywhere
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## 📋 Features
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Open in any browser - Chrome, Safari, Firefox. No downloads, no installations, no desktop apps. Your documents live in browser storage, work offline, and sync optionally.
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Flashtype is also installable as a Progressive Web App (PWA). In any supported browser, open the app, choose **Install** from the address bar menu, and you’ll get a standalone window with offline support and taskbar/dock integration.
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### 🤖 Claude Code AI Experience
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AI that understands your markdown. Generate content, get suggestions, review diffs, and accept/reject changes just like Claude Code. Copy your markdown and paste it directly into ChatGPT or any other tool.
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### 📋 Markdown as Source of Truth
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No lossy import/export cycles. Your document IS markdown, not converted to/from markdown. Copy from Flashtype → paste into GitHub → paste back into Flashtype with zero data loss. No vendor lock-in, no proprietary formats.
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💡 **Why This Matters:**
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- Most editors convert markdown to their own format, creating lossy copy/paste
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- Flashtype treats markdown as the native format - no conversion needed
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- True lossless workflows between ChatGPT, GitHub, Discord, and more
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## 🎯 Perfect For
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- **Technical writers** who copy/paste between tools and need AI assistance
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- **Content creators** tired of preview tabs and want seamless markdown editing
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- **Developers** who want GitHub-compatible markdown without desktop apps
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- **Anyone** who works with ChatGPT and wants lossless markdown workflows
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- **WYSIWYG Markdown** — No preview tabs. Type `# Heading` and see it rendered instantly.
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- **Claude Code-style AI** — Generate content, review diffs, accept/reject changes.
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- **Browser-native** — Zero install, works offline, syncs optionally.
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- **Markdown as Source of Truth** — Lossless copy/paste between tools like GitHub, ChatGPT, and Discord.

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