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Description:
Render markdown on the CLI
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2.1.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 25, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  GitHub  |  @charmcli  |  formulae.brew.sh
Stars: 21,994  |  Forks: 537  |  Language: Go  |  Category: Developer tools
Tags: markdown cli terminal documentation go
Install: brew install glow
About:
Glow is a terminal-based markdown renderer that formats and displays markdown files directly in the CLI with syntax highlighting and smart formatting. It supports local files, directories, and fetching from URLs or Git repositories, making it ideal for viewing documentation without leaving the terminal.
Key Features:
  • Renders markdown files in the terminal with proper formatting
  • Supports local files, directories, URLs, and Git repositories
  • Includes syntax highlighting and pager integration
  • Can stash and manage markdown notes locally
  • Works offline and supports custom styles
Use Cases:
  • Quickly preview markdown documentation or README files in the terminal
  • View and manage markdown notes or documentation locally without a GUI
Alternatives:
  • mdcat – Similar terminal markdown renderer but with fewer features like stashing and Git integration
  • pandoc – A powerful document converter that can render markdown to terminal among many other formats, but more complex
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 25, 2025 6:08pm 2.1.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 64c46d3c
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