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mdserve for Mac

Fast markdown preview server with live reload and theme support

Quick answer: mdserve is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install mdserve. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 21 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What mdserve is

mdserve is a command-line tool for macOS: fast markdown preview server with live reload and theme support.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/jfernandez/mdserve.

How to install mdserve

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install mdserve on Mac?

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

Is mdserve open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does mdserve 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 mdserve?

It was installed 21 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6434 in this catalogue.

What version of mdserve is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.1.0.