Markdown for Confluence

Enhance your Confluence pages with markdown from templates or the web, and add images, links, or diagrams. Enjoy amazing features and a user-friendly interface.

Use Markdown in your pages

Embrace Markdown to streamline your editing process and make your content more visually appealing.

Include diagrams, images and more

Easily include rich, interactive diagrams (Mermaid, PlantUML, BPMN, etc.) and images in your markdown content.

Embed Markdown from the Web

Add Markdown from the internet, great for embedding documentation online or from code hosting platforms like GitHub.

Watch the tutorial

Check out these informative tutorials to help you navigate through the various features.

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FAQs

  • To embed external Markdown content into your Confluence pages using the Capable Markdown app, follow these steps:

    1. Open the Confluence Editor

      • Navigate to the Confluence page where you want to insert the Markdown content and click Edit.

    2. Insert the Markdown Macro

      • Type /markdown and press Enter.

    3. Choose 'From URL'

      • Select the 'From URL' option.

    4. Paste the URL

      • Enter the URL of the external Markdown file you wish to embed.

    5. Insert the Content

      • Click Insert to embed the Markdown content into your Confluence page.

    For a visual guide, check out the related video on our YouTube channel:

    How to Insert Markdown from a URL into Confluence Pages

  • To create and share Markdown templates within your Confluence spaces using the Capable Markdown app:

    1. Access the Markdown Dashboard

      • Navigate to the Capable Markdown dashboard within Confluence.

    2. Create a New Template

      • Select the option to create a new template.

    3. Define Template Scope

      • Choose whether to share the template Globally or within a specific Space.

    4. Design Your Template

      • Input the desired Markdown content and formatting.

    5. Save and Share

      • Save the template to make it available for use by others within the defined scope.

    For a step-by-step walkthrough, watch the related video on our YouTube channel:

    Markdown Templates in Confluence

  • The Capable Markdown macro allows you to insert and edit Markdown content directly within your Confluence pages. Here's how to use it:

    1. Open the Confluence Editor

      • Navigate to the desired Confluence page and click Edit.

    2. Insert the Markdown Macro

      • Type /markdown and press Enter.

    3. Choose the Source

      • Select from the available options: From URL, From Scratch, or From Template.

    4. Edit the Content

      • Use the built-in editor to input or modify your Markdown content.

    5. Insert into Page

      • Click Insert to add the Markdown content to your Confluence page.

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