📦 MyST Markdown Tutorial (I): Preparation to Start

Multiple ways to install MyST — Choose the best for your workflow

Introduction

MyST Markdown (Markedly Structured Text) is a powerful extension of standard Markdown that brings the simplicity of Markdown to academic and scientific writing. While regular Markdown is great for basic documentation, MyST adds the sophisticated features needed for research papers, technical documentation, and educational materials.

Think of MyST as “Markdown with superpowers” — it keeps everything you love about Markdown’s simplicity while adding features like mathematical equations, citations, cross-references, and beautiful document publishing.

🧰 What is MySTMD?

MyST Markdown (MySTMD) is a flexible publishing toolchain for structured Markdown documents with support for directives, math, figures, citations, and exporting to HTML, LaTeX, and PDF.

The best way to use it is to install the mystmd CLI tool.

Why Choose MyST Markdown?

For Students and Researchers:

• Write research papers with proper citations and references
• Include mathematical equations seamlessly