Marp CLI
Marp CLI is a free, open-source command-line PDF tool for Windows, macOS and Linux. A CLI interface for Marp and Marpit based converters. It has 3,860 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at marp-team/marp-cli.
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About Marp CLI
A CLI interface, for Marp (using @marp-team/marp-core) and any slide deck converter based on Marpit framework. It can convert Marp / Marpit Markdown files into static HTML / CSS, PDF, PowerPoint document, and image(s) easily.
Install Marp CLI
Package names found in the project's README. Each links to its package page so you can check the publisher first.
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What is Marp CLI?
Marp CLI is a free, open-source command-line PDF tool for Windows, macOS and Linux. A CLI interface for Marp and Marpit based converters. It has 3,860 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at marp-team/marp-cli.
Is Marp CLI free and open source?
Yes. Marp CLI's source code is public on GitHub under the MIT license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Marp CLI?
Homebrew: brew install marp-cli. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: v4.5.1).
Is Marp CLI still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Sep 8, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.