qlmarkdown ☆
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Description:
Quick Look generator for Markdown files
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.5.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: markdown quicklook macos preview developer-tools
Install: brew install --cask qlmarkdown
About:
QLMarkdown is a Quick Look plugin that renders Markdown files as formatted previews directly in macOS Finder. It provides instant visual feedback without needing to open a separate editor or convert files. This tool streamlines the workflow for developers and writers who frequently reference Markdown documentation.
Key Features:
  • Instantly previews Markdown files in Finder using Quick Look
  • Supports GitHub Flavored Markdown for accurate rendering
  • High-performance rendering written in Swift
  • No configuration required after installation
Use Cases:
  • Quickly reviewing README files and documentation without opening an editor
  • Previewing Markdown-formatted notes and documentation in Finder
  • Validating Markdown syntax and formatting before publishing
Alternatives:
  • QLStephen – General purpose Quick Look plugin for plain text files, but lacks specialized Markdown rendering
  • MacDown – Full-featured Markdown editor with live preview, but requires opening the application rather than Finder integration
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
May 4, 2026 5:01pm 1.5.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 753aaac7
Apr 8, 2026 4:53pm 1.5.0 0 VERSION_BUMP ea95cd2b
Jan 18, 2026 7:20pm 1.0.24 0 VERSION_BUMP 39365d9a
Aug 26, 2025 8:58pm 1.0.23 0 VERSION_BUMP e8e17ba8
Aug 6, 2024 1:43pm 1.0.20 0 VERSION_BUMP 42524e73
Aug 5, 2024 8:47pm 1.0.20 0 VERSION_BUMP c9845458
Jan 7, 2024 7:39pm 1.0.17 0 VERSION_BUMP 3a4ede42
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