flexmark-java
A fast, extensible CommonMark/Markdown parser for Java with source-level AST and emulation of other markdown processors.
What is flexmark-java?
flexmark-java is a Java-based Markdown parser that implements the CommonMark specification and provides a detailed abstract syntax tree (AST) with source-level position tracking. It solves the need for a fast, extensible Markdown processor in Java applications, especially where performance and accurate emulation of other Markdown flavors are critical.
Java developers building applications that require Markdown processing, such as documentation tools, IDE plugins, content management systems, or conversion pipelines.
Developers choose flexmark-java for its combination of speed, extensibility, and accurate emulation of other Markdown processors, along with a rich set of built-in extensions and detailed AST capabilities not found in simpler parsers.
Overview
CommonMark/Markdown Java parser with source level AST. CommonMark 0.28, emulation of: pegdown, kramdown, markdown.pl, MultiMarkdown. With HTML to MD, MD to PDF, MD to DOCX conversion modules.
Use Cases
Best For
- Replacing pegdown in Java-based Markdown processing applications
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