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MCP Server — paulhkang94/markview

MCP server for MarkView — preview Markdown files in a native macOS viewer

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What is the MCP Server?

MCP server for MarkView — preview Markdown files in a native macOS viewer

The short version

Native macOS markdown preview with MCP server for Claude Code. Claude writes markdown — MarkView renders it live, in a real native window, while you work.

  • GitHub Flavored Markdown — via swift-cmark (tables, strikethrough, autolinks, task lists, footnotes)
  • Mermaid diagrams — — flowcharts, sequence, Gantt, ER, and pie charts
  • Syntax highlighting — via Prism.js (18 languages)
  • Quick Look integration — — spacebar-preview .md files in Finder without opening the app
  • Markdown linting — with 9 built-in rules and status bar diagnostics
  • Live split-pane editor — with WKWebView rendering and bidirectional scroll sync

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "markview": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcp-server-markview"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Example prompts to try

  • “Use MCP to Finder.”
  • “Use MCP to Programmatic.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for MarkView — preview Markdown files in a native macOS viewer Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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