Getting Started with MarkdownAI

Welcome to MarkdownAI! This comprehensive guide will walk you through creating your first AI-generated markdown content in just a few minutes.

Step 1: Create Your Account

1. Visit MarkdownAI
2. Sign up with your email and password
3. You'll receive $2 in free credits to get started
4. No credit card required!

Step 2: Choose a Content Type

MarkdownAI supports multiple content types, each optimized for different purposes:

Blog Post

Perfect for articles, opinion pieces, and general content. Includes SEO optimization and engaging introductions.

Documentation

Technical documentation with clear structure, code examples, and professional formatting.

README

Project documentation with installation instructions, usage examples, and contribution guidelines.

Tutorial

Step-by-step guides with detailed explanations and practical examples.

Changelog

Version update logs with organized sections for new features, improvements, and bug fixes.

API Docs

API reference documentation with endpoint descriptions, parameters, and response examples.

Step 3: Describe Your Topic

In the topic field, be specific about what you want:

Good examples:

• "Building a REST API with Node.js and Express"
• "10 CSS tricks for responsive web design"
• "Getting started with React hooks"

Tips for better results:

• Be specific about your target audience
• Mention key points you want covered
• Include any technical details or requirements

Step 4: Add Additional Context (Optional)

Use the additional context field to provide:

• Target audience details
• Specific features to highlight
• Tone preferences (formal, casual, technical)
• Key points that must be included

Step 5: Generate Your Content

1. Click the Generate button
2. Watch as AI creates your content in real-time
3. The content appears with live typing animation
4. Wait for generation to complete

Step 6: Review and Edit

Once generated, you have three viewing modes:

Markdown Tab

View the raw markdown source code. Perfect for copying and pasting.

Edit Tab

Make changes directly with our built-in editor. Supports full markdown syntax.

Preview Tab

See how your content will look when rendered. What you see is what you get.

Step 7: Export Your Content

Ready to use your content? You have options:

1. Copy - Click the copy button to copy markdown to clipboard
2. Download - Download as a .md file
3. Save - Keep it in your MarkdownAI library for later

Understanding Pricing

MarkdownAI uses a simple pay-as-you-go model:

• New users get $2 in free credits
• Typical generation costs $0.05 - $0.50
• Only pay for what you use
• Add more credits anytime

Version History

Every time you regenerate content, we save the previous version. Access your version history to:

• Compare different versions
• Restore previous content
• Track your editing progress
• See cost per generation

Tips for Success

1. Be Specific - The more details you provide, the better the output
2. Use Templates - Browse our template library for inspiration
3. Iterate - Don't hesitate to regenerate with refined prompts
4. Save Often - Use the document library to organize your work

Next Steps

Now that you know the basics:

1. Explore the Template Library for inspiration
2. Read about Content Types in detail
3. Check out Best Practices
4. Join our community for tips and updates

Ready to create your first content? Start generating now!