qlcommonmark ☆

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Description:
Quick Look plugin for CommonMark and Markdown

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.1@0 | Tracked Since: Sep 22, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: markdown quicklook preview productivity developer-tools

Install: brew install --cask qlcommonmark

About:
QLCommonMark is a Quick Look plugin that enables macOS users to preview CommonMark and Markdown files directly in Finder. It renders the content as formatted HTML, providing a rich, readable preview without needing to open the file in a dedicated editor. This tool enhances productivity for writers and developers by offering instant visual feedback of their documentation.

Key Features:

Renders CommonMark and Markdown files in Finder
Supports syntax highlighting for code blocks
Handles GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) elements
Uses a native and fast rendering engine

Use Cases:

Previewing README files in project directories
Reviewing documentation or notes without opening an editor
Quickly checking the formatting of blog posts or technical writing

Alternatives:

QLMarkdown – A popular alternative, though QLCommonMark may offer better support for modern CommonMark specs.
MacDown – A full-featured Markdown editor with a preview pane, but requires opening the application.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 22, 2025 6:58am	1.1	0	VERSION_BUMP	45609aaf