md_reader

A simple Markdown reader with Mermaid diagram support.

Features

Render Markdown to HTML
Batch convert Markdown files
HTTP server for serving files
Mermaid diagram support with SVG export
Preview in browser
Export to PDF via browser print

Installation

cargo build --release

Usage

Render a single file

md_reader render document.md -o output.html

Batch convert

md_reader batch ./docs/ -o ./html/

Start HTTP server

md_reader server -p 8080 -d ./docs/

Preview in browser

md_reader preview document.md

Export to PDF

# Method 1: Using export command
md_reader export document.md -o output.html

# Method 2: Using render with -p flag
md_reader render document.md -p

Open the exported HTML file in browser, then use File > Print > Save as PDF.

Mermaid Support

md_reader supports rendering Mermaid diagrams in Markdown files.

Usage

Use mermaid code blocks:

```mermaid
graph TD
    A[Start] --> B[End]


### Supported Diagram Types

- Flowchart
- Sequence Diagram
- Class Diagram
- State Diagram
- Gantt Chart
- Pie Chart
- Entity Relationship Diagram

### SVG Export

Hover over any Mermaid diagram and click "Download SVG" to download the vector graphic.

## License

MIT