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mdformat for Mac

CommonMark compliant Markdown formatter

Quick answer: mdformat is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install mdformat. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 28 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What mdformat is

mdformat is a command-line tool for macOS: commonMark compliant Markdown formatter.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install mdformat

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install mdformat.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install mdformat on Mac?

Run brew install mdformat in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is mdformat open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does mdformat run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is mdformat?

It was installed 28 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5749 in this catalogue.

What version of mdformat is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.0.0.