mdsh ☆

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Description:
Markdown shell pre-processor

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: markdown shell preprocessor cli developer-tools

Install: brew install mdsh

About:
Mdsh is a lightweight Markdown shell pre-processor that executes shell code blocks within Markdown files. It allows developers to embed executable scripts directly in documentation, transforming dynamic content into static output. This tool streamlines the process of generating reports, documentation, and scripts from a single source of truth.

Key Features:

Executes shell commands within Markdown code blocks
Lightweight and dependency-free
Preserves static content while processing dynamic blocks
Simple CLI interface for easy integration

Use Cases:

Generating dynamic documentation with up-to-date command outputs
Creating executable README files that double as scripts
Automating report generation from shell commands

Alternatives:

knitr – More powerful but requires Ruby ecosystem and is heavier
bashly – Focuses on CLI app generation rather than Markdown processing

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 16, 2025 1:48am		0	VERSION_BUMP	e0176768
Sep 13, 2024 8:43pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	9557b5e3