Should writers on Facet be able to export their work as Markdown?
On Facet, writers currently draft and publish directly on the platform. Readers then enjoy a clean, distraction-free experience in our built-in reader.
But I’ve been wondering: would it make sense to also let writers download their texts as Markdown?
The upside:
It signals openness → writers truly “own” their work.
It could integrate with personal workflows (Obsidian, blogs, backups).
It shows Facet isn’t trying to lock anyone in.
The downside:
If texts are mostly consumed outside Facet, the community effect is weaker.
It might complicate formatting and consistency.
Could make future monetization models harder to enforce.
So I’m torn between keeping Facet’s experience fully integrated vs. adding export as a trust-building feature.
👉 What do you think? As a writer or reader, would the ability to export in Markdown make you more likely to use a platform like Facet? Or is it unnecessary if the reading experience is already great inside the app?
