mdv ☆
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Description:
Styled terminal markdown viewer
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.7.5@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: markdown terminal viewer cli documentation
Install: brew install mdv
About:
mdv is a command-line utility that renders Markdown files directly in the terminal with rich styling and syntax highlighting. It parses standard Markdown and applies ANSI colors and formatting to create readable, visually appealing output without requiring a GUI. The tool supports custom themes and configuration, making it ideal for viewing documentation, READMEs, and logs in a development environment.
Key Features:
  • Syntax highlighting for code blocks
  • Customizable themes and styling
  • Support for tables, lists, and headers
  • Zero-dependency Python script
Use Cases:
  • Previewing README files in terminal
  • Viewing formatted logs or reports
  • Reading documentation without leaving CLI
Alternatives:
  • glow – Glow is a popular alternative with similar functionality, often praised for its default aesthetics and wider community adoption.
  • bat – Bat focuses on syntax highlighting for code files rather than full Markdown rendering, though it can display Markdown with less styling.
Version History
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Oct 28, 2025 2:41am 0 VERSION_BUMP 985107b3
Oct 19, 2025 4:18pm 0 VERSION_BUMP a775f80d
Sep 16, 2025 1:43am 0 VERSION_BUMP a7b8fe61
Oct 12, 2024 5:26pm 0 VERSION_BUMP d07ecf20
Sep 13, 2024 8:42pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 349890af
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