# mdcat

> cat for Markdown

**Wikidata**: [Q107028412](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q107028412)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/mdcat

## Summary
mdcat is a console application described as "cat for Markdown" that provides command-line handling of Markdown files. It is free software distributed under the Mozilla Public License 2.0 and is available for Unix-like operating systems and Microsoft Windows.

## Key Facts
- mdcat is a console application and free software (instance_of: console application; free software).
- License: Mozilla Public License, version 2.0 (as listed; reference date 2021-05-30).
- Source code repository: https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat (Git Smart HTTP over TLS).
- Official package index listing: crates.io entry at https://crates.io/crates/mdcat (crates.io_id: mdcat).
- Runs on Unix-like operating systems and Microsoft Windows.
- Release history includes multiple versions; notable releases: 0.8.0 (2018-05-29), 0.9.0 / 0.9.2 (2018-08-26), 0.10.0 / 0.10.1 (2018-09-09), 0.11.0 (2018-10-25), 0.12.0 (2018-12-20), 0.12.1 (2018-12-24), 0.13.0 (2019-03-30), and 0.14.0 (2019-12-18).
- Programming language (as listed): Q575650.
- Readable file format (as listed): Q1193600.
- Distribution and packaging entries: homebrew formula name "mdcat"; macports port "mdcat"; Arch Linux package "mdcat"; repology project name "mdcat".
- Copyright status: copyrighted.

## FAQs
### Q: What is mdcat used for?
A: mdcat is a console application intended to be a "cat for Markdown"—a command-line tool focused on handling Markdown files. It is packaged and distributed as free software.

### Q: Under what license is mdcat released?
A: mdcat is released under the Mozilla Public License, version 2.0 (MPL 2.0), with licensing information noted in repository metadata.

### Q: Where can I find the source code and packages for mdcat?
A: The source code is hosted at https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat. The project is listed on crates.io (https://crates.io/crates/mdcat) and has packaging entries for Homebrew, MacPorts, and Arch Linux.

### Q: Which operating systems does mdcat support?
A: mdcat is listed as running on Unix-like operating systems and Microsoft Windows.

## Why It Matters
mdcat occupies a focused niche: providing command-line users with a purpose-built tool for working with Markdown files. By positioning itself as "cat for Markdown," it bridges the gap between plain-text command-line workflows and the increasingly common use of Markdown as a readable, portable document format. The project is distributed as free software under MPL 2.0, enabling reuse and redistribution under an established open-source license. Availability across multiple packaging ecosystems — crates.io, Homebrew, MacPorts, and Arch Linux — makes it accessible to developers and system administrators on a variety of platforms. The release history from 2018 through 2019 shows iterative development and multiple point releases, indicating maintenance and feature progression during that period. For users who prefer terminal-centric workflows or need lightweight Markdown handling without a graphical environment, mdcat provides a focused, installable option integrated into common package repositories.

## Notable For
- Described succinctly as "cat for Markdown," emphasizing its role as a command-line tool specialized for Markdown files.
- Distributed under the Mozilla Public License 2.0, a recognized open-source license.
- Hosted on GitHub (https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat) with a crates.io package (crates.io_id: mdcat) for Rust ecosystem distribution.
- Packaged across multiple ecosystems: Homebrew formula name "mdcat", MacPorts port "mdcat", and Arch Linux package "mdcat".
- Maintained a sequence of numbered releases from 2018 through 2019, with version 0.14.0 released 2019-12-18.

## Body

### Overview
- mdcat is a console application defined as "cat for Markdown."
- It is categorized as free software and a command-line utility.
- The project maintains a source code repository at https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat.

### Licensing and Copyright
- License: Mozilla Public License, version 2.0.
- License metadata reference date: 2021-05-30.
- Copyright status is listed as copyrighted.

### Platform and Packaging
- Operating systems: Unix-like operating systems and Microsoft Windows.
- Packaging and distribution entries:
  - crates.io_id: mdcat (https://crates.io/crates/mdcat).
  - Homebrew formula name: mdcat.
  - MacPorts port: mdcat.
  - Arch Linux package: mdcat.
  - Repology project name: mdcat.

### Repository and Hosting
- Source code repository URL: https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat.
- Repository transport qualifier: Git Smart HTTP over TLS.
- Repository references appear in release metadata for versioned releases.

### Release History (selected versions and dates)
- 0.8.0 — publication date 2018-05-29.
- 0.9.0 — publication date 2018-08-26.
- 0.9.2 — publication date 2018-08-26.
- 0.10.0 — publication date 2018-09-09.
- 0.10.1 — publication date 2018-09-09.
- 0.11.0 — publication date 2018-10-25.
- 0.12.0 — publication date 2018-12-20.
- 0.12.1 — publication date 2018-12-24.
- 0.13.0 — publication date 2019-03-30.
- 0.14.0 — publication date 2019-12-18.

### Technical Identifiers
- programming_language: Q575650 (as listed).
- readable_file_format: Q1193600 (as listed).
- crates.io_id: mdcat.
- homebrew_formula_name: mdcat.
- repology_project_name: mdcat.

### Classification
- Instance of: console application.
- Instance of: free software.

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## References

1. [Source](https://api.github.com/repos/lunaryorn/mdcat)
2. [Release 0.8.0. 2018](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.8.0)
3. [Release 0.9.0. 2018](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.9.0)
4. [Release 0.9.2. 2018](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.9.2)
5. [Release 0.10.0. 2018](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.10.0)
6. [Release 0.10.1. 2018](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.10.1)
7. [Release 0.11.0. 2018](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.11.0)
8. [Release 0.12.0. 2018](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.12.0)
9. [Release 0.12.1. 2018](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.12.1)
10. [Release 0.13.0. 2019](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.13.0)
11. [Release 0.14.0. 2019](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.14.0)
12. [Release 0.15.0. 2020](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.15.0)
13. [Release 0.15.1. 2020](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.15.1)
14. [Release 0.16.0. 2020](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.16.0)
15. [Release 0.17.0. 2020](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.17.0)
16. [Release 0.17.1. 2020](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.17.1)
17. [Release 0.18.0. 2020](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.18.0)
18. [Release 0.18.1. 2020](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.18.1)
19. [Release 0.18.2. 2020](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.18.2)
20. [Release 0.18.3. 2020](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.18.3)
21. [Release 0.18.4. 2020](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.18.4)
22. [Release 0.19.0. 2020](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.19.0)
23. [Release 0.20.0. 2020](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.20.0)
24. [Release 0.21.0. 2020](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.21.0)
25. [Release 0.21.1. 2020](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.21.1)
26. [Release 0.22.0. 2020](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.22.0)
27. [Release 0.22.1. 2020](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.22.1)
28. [Release 0.22.2. 2021](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.22.2)
29. [Release 0.22.3. 2021](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.22.3)
30. [Release 0.22.4. 2021](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.22.4)
31. [Release 0.23.0. 2021](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.23.0)
32. [Release 0.23.1. 2021](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.23.1)
33. [Release 0.23.2. 2021](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.23.2)
34. [Release 0.24.0. 2021](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.24.0)
35. [Release 0.24.1. 2021](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.24.1)
36. [Release 0.24.2. 2021](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.24.2)
37. [Release 0.25.0. 2021](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.25.0)
38. [Release 0.25.1. 2022](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.25.1)
39. [Release 0.26.0. 2022](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.26.0)
40. [Release 0.27.0. 2022](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.27.0)
41. [Release 0.27.1. 2022](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.27.1)
42. [Release 0.28.0. 2022](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.28.0)
43. [Release 0.29.0. 2022](https://github.com/lunaryorn/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.29.0)
44. [Release 0.30.1. 2022](https://github.com/swsnr/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.30.1)
45. [Release 0.30.3. 2022](https://github.com/swsnr/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-0.30.3)
46. [Release 1.0.0. 2023](https://github.com/swsnr/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-1.0.0)
47. [Release 1.1.0. 2023](https://github.com/swsnr/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-1.1.0)
48. [Release 1.1.1. 2023](https://github.com/swsnr/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-1.1.1)
49. [Release 2.0.0. 2023](https://github.com/swsnr/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-2.0.0)
50. [Release 2.0.1. 2023](https://github.com/swsnr/mdcat/releases/tag/mdcat-2.0.1)