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glow

Git & GitHubDocs / Content

Markdown previews, terminal docs, and readmes from the terminal.

Markdown previews, terminal docs, and readmes from the terminal. Built by Charmbracelet.

Task fit

markdown previews, terminal docs, and readmes from the terminal.

Lane

Review PRs, triage issues, inspect workflows, and keep repo work agent-safe.

Operator brief

Use glow for markdown previews, terminal docs, and readmes from the terminal.

Run `glow README.md` and see what comes back.

Repository family

Charmbracelet

First trust check

glow responds locally and is ready for the first real command.

Safe first loop

Install, verify, then run one real command.

GitHub review loop

Install command

$ brew install glow

Operator pack

Copy or export the working notes for this CLI before handing it to an agent.

Verify

$ glow --version

glow responds locally and is ready for the first real command.

First real command

$ glow README.md

First steps

  1. 01Install glow.
  2. 02Run `glow --version` first.
  3. 03Start with `glow README.md`.
  4. 04Install the CLI and make sure it is on your PATH.

When to use / hold off when

Best for

markdown previews, terminal docs, and readmes from the terminal.

Use this when

You work with docs and content and want a fast terminal interface.

Hold off when

You don't work with docs and content.

Trust and constraints

trusted100/100
Install readyTrusted
JSON outputNo
Non-interactiveYes
CI-friendlyNo

Why operators pick it

  • glow fits git & github well, especially for markdown previews, terminal docs, and readmes from the terminal.
  • 4,940 homebrew installs (30d).
  • Easy to automate.

Constraints

  • Output is mostly plain text.
  • Better for local use than CI.

Facts and links

Install withbrew
Homebrew installs (30d)4.9K
GitHub stars24K
LicenseMIT
UpdatedMar 16, 2026
DocumentationOpenGitHubOpenWebsiteOpen