CloudBrew

CloudBrew is an independent software publisher that distributes its work through its GitHub presence at github.com/lootwitch, reflecting an open and community-oriented approach to development. The publisher's catalog is currently focused and compact, consisting of a single product: HopsMD, a local Markdown and Mermaid viewer. HopsMD addresses a common need among developers, technical writers, documentation teams, and knowledge workers who regularly author or review Markdown-formatted content and require a reliable way to preview it without relying on cloud services or web-based tools. By operating locally, the application keeps documents on the user's own machine, which is particularly relevant for environments with privacy requirements, offline workflows, or sensitive internal documentation. In addition to standard Markdown rendering, HopsMD supports Mermaid, the widely used text-based diagramming syntax, allowing users to visualize flowcharts, sequence diagrams, class diagrams, and similar artifacts directly alongside their prose. This combination makes the tool well suited to software documentation, architecture notes, README authoring, and technical design workflows where diagrams and text are maintained together in version-controlled repositories. Typical use cases include drafting and proofreading documentation before committing it, previewing diagrams during design discussions, and reviewing repository content in a readable rendered form. As a publisher with a single specialized utility, CloudBrew exemplifies the category of small, focused development efforts that target a specific workflow rather than a broad suite, prioritizing a lightweight and purpose-built experience over feature breadth. Users interested in the product can find the source, releases, and project information through the publisher's GitHub page.