diff --git a/modules/lang/markdown/doctor.el b/modules/lang/markdown/doctor.el
index 6a2d39231..e70cb8d82 100644
--- a/modules/lang/markdown/doctor.el
+++ b/modules/lang/markdown/doctor.el
@@ -18,5 +18,7 @@
                     cmd))))))
 
 (when (modulep! +grip)
-  (unless (executable-find "grip")
-    (warn! "Couldn't find grip. grip-mode will not work")))
+  (unless (or (executable-find "mdopen")
+              (executable-find "go-grip")
+              (executable-find "grip"))
+    (warn! "Couldn't find the mdopen, go-grip or grip binaries. grip-mode will not work")))