Description:
Provides a formatted and highlighted view of Markdown files in Terminal
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 2.1.62@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 26, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
GitHub |
formulae.brew.sh
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Stars: 946 |
Forks: 40 |
Language: Ruby |
Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
markdown
terminal
cli
documentation
reader
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Install:
brew install mdless
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About:
mdless is a command-line utility that renders Markdown files with rich formatting and syntax highlighting directly in the terminal. It parses standard Markdown syntax and displays it using terminal colors and styles, making documentation readable without a browser. The tool supports features like table of contents generation and custom themes for an optimized reading experience.
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Key Features:
- Terminal-based rendering with syntax highlighting
- Table of contents generation for easy navigation
- Customizable themes and color schemes
- Support for GitHub Flavored Markdown
- Live preview mode for editing workflows
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Use Cases:
- Reading README files and documentation directly in the terminal
- Previewing Markdown content while writing or editing
- Viewing changelogs or technical docs in a headless environment
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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 speed and built-in documentation fetching.
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bat
– While primarily a syntax highlighter for code, bat can display Markdown files as plain text with highlighting, though without the rich formatting of mdless.
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