Preview or export Markdown, PDF, HTML, or code artifacts using shell/browser tools. Use when the user wants to review a written artifact, export a report, or view a rendered document.
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Added October 7, 2026
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---
name: preview
description: Preview or export Markdown, PDF, HTML, or code artifacts using shell/browser tools. Use when the user wants to review a written artifact, export a report, or view a rendered document.
---
# Preview
Render or open artifacts with shell/browser tools.
## Linux (this machine)
```bash
xdg-open <file.md> # opens in default app
xdg-open <file.pdf> # opens in PDF viewer
# Markdown -> HTML
pandoc input.md -o output.html --standalone --metadata title="Report"
# Markdown -> PDF (needs a LaTeX engine)
pandoc input.md -o output.pdf
pandoc input.md -o output.pdf --pdf-engine=xelatex # better for CJK
```
## Headless alternatives
When no display is available or the export is the artifact itself:
```bash
pandoc input.md -o output.html # always works offline
wc -l output.html && ls -la output.html
```
## Rules
- Verify the output file exists and is non-trivial (`stat`, `wc`) before saying the export succeeded.
- If `pandoc` or a PDF engine is missing, say so and offer the HTML fallback or `pip install`/`apt` options.
- For figures, open or export the actual image file; do not claim a render you did not produce.
