A standalone application that renders and displays Markdown files.
It does nothing else!
No direct editing nor any fancy note taking features.
It is not distributed as a browser extension nor does it fire up a web server - so no web browser is needed to see the rendered Markdown file.
mdview is a standalone application designed to render and display Markdown files accurately. Its primary function is to provide a distraction-free environment for viewing Markdown content without any editing capabilities or additional features. The application supports cross-platform use and can be easily installed via winget, offering a clean and efficient interface for technical writers, developers, and educators to enhance the readability of complex documentation.
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Markdown Viewer
A standalone application that renders and displays Markdown files. It does nothing else! No direct editing nor any fancy note taking features. It is not distributed as a browser extension nor does it fire up a web server - so no web browser is needed to see the rendered Markdown file.
You find the latest binaries and setup file at GitHub.
Package formats:
Windows: Setup-exe, ZIP archive
Linux: AppImage package
macOS: DMG package
Windows
The Windows setup file supports following parameters:
/S runs the setup silently, i.e. in the background, without UI and without asking any questions.
/D=C:\path\to\install sets the installation directory. This parameter has to be the last one. The path must not contain quotes, even if the path contains whitespaces.
Issues occurred with browser download security features and Windows SmartScreen. I checked both, the Windows Setup-EXE and the ZIP file in VirusTotal and no engine detected anything at upload time.
I don't know yet, how to prevent these blockings without paying an annual fee.
Startup speed
The application may have a delay at startup. This delay may be caused by Windows Defender. See and . Other virus scanner may also cause a delay.
As a workaround to remove this delay, you can add the path to the mdview.exe to the exclusion list of your virus scanner. The default installation path of the setup file are:
C:\Program Files\mdview for system wide installation
%appdata%\..\Local\Programs\mdview for installation in the user account (non elevated)
