FAQ
Questions, answered plainly
The quick version: AI Formatter cleans Markdown locally in your browser and keeps the workflow intentionally simple.
Does AI Formatter send my text to a server? +
No. The formatter runs in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your pasted text is not uploaded, stored, logged, or sent to an API.
What Markdown does it remove? +
It removes bold, italic, headings, inline code backticks, fenced code block markers, links, images, list markers, blockquotes, horizontal rules, strikethrough, and simple table pipes.
Does it work with ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini? +
Yes. It is designed for common Markdown-style formatting produced by ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other AI writing assistants.
Will it preserve code? +
Yes. It removes backticks and code fences while keeping the code content. It also preserves values like snake_case so variables remain readable.
Can I use it for confidential text? +
The formatter itself processes text locally, which is safer than server-side tools. Still, you should follow your organization’s policies for confidential or regulated data.
Is AI Formatter free? +
Yes. The MVP is a free browser-based utility with no account requirement and no installation step.
Does it work offline? +
After the page has loaded, the core formatting logic runs locally. Full offline behavior can be improved later with a service worker if users ask for it.