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Render Markdown in the Terminal With glow

Format headings, lists and code blocks from a Markdown file in the terminal.

macOSTerminalproductivityLow risk
Run glow README.md to render the file with terminal styling.

01Command

Command
$ glow README.md

02What it does

glow parses Markdown and applies colors, indentation and code highlighting, so README files and notes stay readable without an editor. Run glow with no argument to browse a local stash of documents, or glow -p to use it as a pager.

03Risk

RiskLow risk
Requirementsbrew install glow
CompatibilitymacOS with Homebrew installed
!Warning: Terminal widths affect wrapping; narrow windows may reflow tables and break alignment.

04Undo

✓No undo needed — this command does not change persistent state.

05Sources

  • Homebrew formula: glow
    Homebrew · vendor-doc · 2026-09-20
    Evidence: Installs glow, a terminal Markdown renderer.
  • charmbracelet/glow
    GitHub · vendor-doc · 2026-09-20
    Evidence: Official glow repository documenting pager and style options.

Last verified: 2026-09-20 · Category: Developer

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