How do I trigger the markdown preview in Claude Code?

You can simply ask Claude to 'preview this markdown', 'show README in browser', or 'display this documentation' to activate the rendering script.

Can I preview markdown content that hasn't been saved to a file yet?

Absolutely. You can pass raw markdown strings directly to the skill, and it will generate a preview without requiring a pre-existing .md file.

Will the rendered page match my system theme?

Yes, the generated HTML includes CSS that automatically detects and follows your system's light or dark mode preferences.

Does this skill support Mermaid diagrams?

Yes, it fully supports Mermaid.js for flowcharts, sequence diagrams, Gantt charts, and more, including a click-to-zoom feature for detailed viewing.

Do I need to clean up the generated HTML files?

No, the skill creates temporary files in your system's temp directory, which are automatically managed and cleared by your operating system.

Markdown Browser Preview

Name: Markdown Browser Preview
Author: asermax

byasermax

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Learning & Documentation

Renders markdown files and snippets into professionally styled HTML previews directly in your default web browser.

This Claude Code skill provides a seamless bridge between raw text and visual documentation by rendering markdown content into clean, GitHub-styled HTML pages. It automatically handles complex elements like Mermaid diagrams with click-to-zoom functionality, code syntax highlighting, and responsive layouts, making it an essential tool for developers who need to review documentation, README files, or technical specifications with visual clarity. The skill uses a Python-based generator to create temporary HTML files that respect system dark mode preferences and open instantly using your default browser.

Key Features

01Automatic syntax highlighting for code blocks across various languages

02Smart title detection from headers, filenames, or custom arguments

03Instant rendering of local markdown files or raw string content

04Comprehensive Mermaid diagram support with interactive click-to-zoom modals

051 GitHub stars

06Responsive, GitHub-inspired styling with system-aware dark mode support

Use Cases

01Visualizing complex technical architectures and workflows using Mermaid diagrams

02Previewing project README files to ensure correct formatting before a commit

03Reading long-form documentation in a browser-optimized format for better legibility

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add asermax/claude-plugins show-markdown

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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