Markdown
Also called .md file.
In plain English
Markdown is a simple way to format plain text, using marks like # for headings and * for lists.
Example
You write "## Steps" on its own line, and the page shows a heading called Steps.
Why it matters
GitHub's docs show Markdown syntax for headings, bold text, lists, links, and code. The file stays readable as plain text, and apps turn it into formatted pages. Instruction files, READMEs, and many blog posts are written in Markdown.
How it shows up on bot.ski
Botski blog posts and many Learn guides are Markdown files in the site's repositoryA repository is a project's stored files and their recorded change history, commonly managed with Git..
Common confusion
Markdown is not a programming language. It only describes how text should look.
Sources
Updated October 11, 2026.