Markdown Rich Text Editor for Jira Cloud
Markdown Rich Text Editor for Jira (also known as Markin) lets you write Markdown source, preview it, and save it back to Jira. Use it for requirements, acceptance criteria, technical notes, and runbooks.
This guide covers Forge Cloud 3.6.0. Data Center and Server have separate instructions.
Where the app works
Section titled “Where the app works”| Surface | What you do |
|---|---|
| Project settings → Apps → Markdown Fields | Choose existing fields and issue types; configure Gherkin highlighting |
| Issue → Rich Text Custom Fields | Read, edit, preview, and save content |
| Jira’s native field display | Read a text representation of app-owned fields |
The app does not replace all Jira editors. Full math, diagrams, and formatted Markdown appear in the app panel, not every search, email, or export surface.
What you can write
Section titled “What you can write”- Headings, lists, tables, links, and highlighted code blocks.
- LaTeX math for technical explanations.
- Mermaid, Graphviz, and sequence diagrams.
- Gherkin acceptance criteria.
- User references and links to existing issue attachments.
Image references display as links, not automatically loaded images. The Forge release does not include the legacy AI Copilot.
Start here
Section titled “Start here”- Install and write your first field.
- Choose and configure fields.
- Learn the editor workflow.
- Copy syntax examples.
Already using Connect? Read Upgrading from Connect before changing existing fields.
Licensing and data
Section titled “Licensing and data”The app is Paid via Atlassian with a Marketplace trial. Jira permissions still apply. Content and configuration remain in Jira; see Security and privacy.