---
title: "Glow Terminal Markdown Renderer"
description: "Glow is a terminal-based markdown reader by Charm that renders markdown files with syntax highlighting, word wrapping, and styled formatting directly in the CLI. It includes a TUI for browsing local markdown files and discovering documentation."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/charmbracelet/glow"
category:
  - "Developer Tools"
framework:
  - "Custom Agents"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "charmbracelet/glow"
  github_stars: 24096
---

# Glow Terminal Markdown Renderer

Glow is a terminal-based markdown reader by Charm that renders markdown files with syntax highlighting, word wrapping, and styled formatting directly in the CLI. It includes a TUI for browsing local markdown files and discovering documentation.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/glow-terminal-markdown-renderer/)