# Glow
> Render Markdown on the CLI with glamour

## Summary
A terminal Markdown renderer. Displays Markdown files with styled formatting, colors, and word wrapping. Includes a TUI for browsing Markdown files.

## Capabilities
- Renders Markdown with colors and formatting in the terminal
- TUI mode for browsing Markdown files
- Custom styles and themes
- Reads from files, stdin, or URLs

## When to Use
- Reading README or documentation files in the terminal
- Want formatted Markdown without leaving the terminal
- Previewing Markdown before committing

## When NOT to Use
- Need to edit Markdown (use an editor)

## Usage Patterns
### Render a Markdown file
```
glow README.md
```
Displays the file with terminal-friendly Markdown formatting

### Browse Markdown files
```
glow
```
Opens TUI to browse and select Markdown files

## Input / Output
- **stdin**: Markdown text to render
- **stdout**: Formatted and colorized Markdown output

## Installation
- **homebrew**: `brew install glow`
- **pacman**: `sudo pacman -S glow`

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/glow
