HN debate: A Markdown file should just open when double-clicked
TheWoollyBully · hn · 2026-10-22
- Josh Morris argues that Markdown files should simply open when double-clicked, instead of forcing users into a specific editor or renderer workflow.
- The piece sparked HN discussion about default file-opening behavior and Markdown's role as a universal storage format—especially as it's increasingly used for notes and AI context files.
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