man2html ☆

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Description:
Convert nroff man pages to HTML

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: documentation man-pages html conversion unix cli

Install: brew install man2html

About:
Man2html is a command-line utility that converts traditional Unix man pages formatted with nroff/troff macros into HTML documents. It parses standard man page sections and formatting directives, outputting structured HTML that can be easily viewed in web browsers. This tool bridges the gap between legacy Unix documentation systems and modern web-based documentation hosting.

Key Features:

Converts nroff/troff man page syntax to valid HTML
Preserves section structure and formatting in output
Command-line interface for easy automation and scripting
Lightweight and fast processing of documentation files

Use Cases:

Generating web-based documentation from existing man pages
Creating browsable online references for command-line tools
Migrating legacy Unix documentation to modern web formats

Alternatives:

ronn – Converts Markdown to roff and HTML, more modern syntax but requires different input format
pandoc – Universal document converter with broader format support but heavier dependency

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 16, 2025 3:59am		0	VERSION_BUMP	146e153d