md-serve is a lightweight HTTP server that transforms Markdown files into beautifully rendered HTML pages. Ideal for personal wikis or documentation, it offers features like directory listings, breadcrumb navigation, and customizable templates, all without the need for a complicated setup or external hosting.
md-serve is a lightweight HTTP server based on Quarkus, specifically designed to serve Markdown files as rendered HTML without the complexity of traditional documentation platforms. Ideal for developers and teams, this tool transforms your Markdown documents—such as notes, project documentation, or personal wikis—into stylish, navigable web pages viewable in any browser.
.md files into styled HTML pages using Handlebars templates.default, directory, and error—which can be easily overridden with custom .hbs files.Using md-serve is straightforward. To get started, a simple command launches the server:
./mvnw quarkus:dev
Access the local server interface at http://localhost:8080, serving the current working directory by default.
Each Markdown file may include a YAML front matter block, enabling better control over its rendering:
---
title: My Page
author: Ada Lovelace
---
Content here.
The title key customizes the displayed title, while the template key allows selection of a specific template from the .md-serve/templates/ directory.
For anyone looking for a seamless, local solution to browse Markdown files in a browser, md-serve offers a swift, no-fuss approach that caters perfectly to personal or small-scale documentation needs.
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