Feature request: Add “Insert Link” action (menu item or context menu) for Markdown links #170

Description

I’d like to suggest a small but very impactful UX improvement related to inserting links.

Problem

At the moment, creating links in Mark Sharp requires typing raw Markdown syntax manually:

[link text](https://example.com)

While this is perfectly fine for experienced Markdown users, it becomes a noticeable friction point in these situations:

• editing text-heavy documents (articles, documentation),
• frequent link insertion during writing,
• switching from other WYSIWYG-style editors,
• users who rely on mouse / context menus rather than syntax.

There is currently:

• no menu action,
• no context menu item,
• no simple UI affordance
  to convert selected text into a link.

Proposed feature

Add a simple “Insert Link” action, inspired by existing patterns in other Markdown WYSIWYG editors.

Two possible UX variants (either would already be a big improvement):

Variant A – Command / main menu action

• Add an action like:
  Insert → Link
• Behavior:
  • if text is selected → wrap it as url
  • prompt user for URL
  • keep cursor position

Variant B – Context menu (right click)

• On selected text:
  Right click → Insert Link
• Same behavior as above

Both variants are well-established and intuitive in editors like Typora, Google Docs, Medium editor, etc.

Why this matters

• Reduces cognitive load during writing
• Improves flow when editing long-form content
• Removes unnecessary syntax typing for a very common operation
• Makes Mark Sharp more approachable for non-Markdown-native writers
• Aligns well with Mark Sharp’s goal of being a modern, writer-friendly Markdown editor

This would not replace Markdown-first workflows – it would simply augment them with a lightweight UI shortcut.

Scope & implementation notes (non-binding)

From a user perspective, this could be implemented as:

• a command (markSharp.insertLink)
• registered in the command palette
• exposed in the context menu for text selections

Even a minimal first implementation (prompt + wrapper) would already be extremely helpful.

Summary

Adding a simple Insert Link UI action would significantly improve everyday writing ergonomics in Mark Sharp without compromising its Markdown-first philosophy.