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+# MdView
+
+MdView is a simple tool for [GitHub Flavored Markdown](https://github.github.com/gfm/) files in your web browser. MdView
+recursively renders the containing directory of the provided file path, and serves its contents over HTTP on port 8080.
+The default browser is then launched, displaying the contents.
+
+## Features
+
+*   Works on Linux, Mac OS, and Windows.
+*   Single executable; no installation or configuration required.
+*   Preview is automatically refreshes when source files change.
+*   Output supports GitHub styling, including light and dark modes.
+
+## Usage
+
+Simply execute MdView with the path of the Markdown file you wish to view:
+```
+$ mdview path/to/file.md
+```
+Execute MdView with `--help` to view options:
+```
+Usage mdview [options] [path]
+
+Parameters:
+  -port int
+    	port (default 8080)
+```
+
+## Installation
+
+If you already have the Go environment and toolchain set up, you can get the latest version by running:
+```
+$ go get github.com/FooSoft/mdview
+```
+Otherwise, you can use the [pre-built binaries](https://github.com/FooSoft/mdview/releases) from the project page.