Currently, Thinkwise supports a Multiline control for plain text and an HTML control for formatted text. However, the HTML control requires HTML input, which is difficult to generate and maintain — especially in AI-driven workflows where markdown is the natural output format of language models.
A native Markdown control would allow developers to store content as plain markdown text and render it as formatted output (headings, lists, bold/italic, code blocks) in the Universal GUI — read-only in grids and forms.
Use cases:
- AI-generated content (user stories, descriptions, summaries) rendered directly in the application
- Documentation or knowledge base fields
- Any field where structured, readable text is needed without the complexity of HTML
Proposed behavior:
- Read-only rendering of markdown in form and card list components
- In edit mode: plain text editor (like Multiline), or optionally a markdown editor with preview
- Available as a domain control, similar to how Multiline and HTML are currently offered
The HTML control already proves there is demand for rich text rendering in Thinkwise applications. Markdown would be a lightweight, developer-friendly complement to it.