OrgView: Chrome extension for org-mode

Renders org-mode documents directly in Chrome without installing Emacs.

Problem

Users cannot find a suitable Chrome extension to preview org-mode documents; there is no good renderer in the Chrome Web Store. Many people keep notes, todos, and documents in org-mode format but can only see plain text in the browser.

Solution

A Chrome extension that detects .org files or embedded org-mode content and renders them as HTML with heading levels, lists, tables, code blocks, and links. It works on local files, GitHub pages, and common web pages, running entirely in the browser without uploading data.

Users

Developers and researchers who use org-mode for notes and task management, plus anyone who needs to quickly view .org files.

MVP

Render basic org syntax (headings, lists, tables, code blocks, links, todo states); support local .org files and embedded org content on web pages; pure frontend with no data upload; optional dark mode.

Revenue

Free basic tier plus paid pro tier (custom CSS, PDF export, synchronized scrolling) at $5–$10 one-time or $3/year.

Why now

The org-mode user base is stable but its tooling is outdated, and the Chrome Web Store lacks a dedicated renderer. An indie developer can build an MVP quickly using open-source parsing libraries.