diff --git a/src/main.ts b/src/main.ts
index 33e2ada0..f6d66d59 100644
--- a/src/main.ts
+++ b/src/main.ts
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ import { Converter } from 'showdown';
 
 const markdownConverter = new Converter({
   simplifiedAutoLink: true,
+  openLinksInNewWindow: true,
 });
 
 /**