Description:
Show markdown documents on text terminals
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Type: Formula
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
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formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
markdown
cli
terminal
documentation
reader
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Install:
brew install mdcat
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About:
mdcat is a command-line utility that renders Markdown and CommonMark documents to the terminal with rich formatting. It interprets syntax like headings, lists, and code blocks, applying ANSI escape sequences for colors and styles to improve readability. This tool provides a convenient way to view documentation or README files directly in a console environment without a GUI.
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Key Features:
- Renders Markdown with ANSI colors and formatting
- Supports CommonMark specification
- Handles code block syntax highlighting
- Processes and displays inline images in supported terminals
- Zero-config, pipe-friendly CLI
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Use Cases:
- Previewing README files and documentation in the terminal
- Viewing Markdown output from CI/CD pipelines or scripts
- Reading local Markdown notes without leaving the console
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Alternatives:
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glow
– Glow is a popular alternative that also renders Markdown in the terminal, often with a focus on aesthetic presentation and built-in documentation browsing.
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less
– The standard pager 'less' can display raw Markdown, but lacks formatting, colors, and semantic rendering.
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