earmark
A pure Elixir library for parsing Markdown into HTML and AST with extensive customization options.
What is earmark?
Earmark is a pure Elixir Markdown processor that parses Markdown text into HTML or an abstract syntax tree (AST). It provides a reliable foundation for Elixir applications needing Markdown support, with features like AST transformation, customizable postprocessors, and EEx template integration. The project emphasizes correctness, extensibility, and seamless integration within the Elixir ecosystem.
Elixir developers building applications that require robust Markdown processing, such as documentation generators, static site generators, or content management systems. It is also suitable for developers needing to customize Markdown rendering through AST manipulation or post-processing.
Developers choose Earmark for its pure Elixir implementation with no external dependencies, ensuring performance and integration within Elixir projects. Its unique selling points include deep AST transformation capabilities, experimental annotation support, and flexible postprocessors that allow extensive customization of output.
Overview
Markdown parser for Elixir
Use Cases
Best For
- Building Elixir-based documentation generators that require reliable Markdown-to-HTML conversion.
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