Hoedown
A standards-compliant, fast, and secure C library for parsing and rendering Markdown to HTML.
What is Hoedown?
Hoedown is a Markdown processing library written in C that parses Markdown text and renders it to HTML. It solves the need for a fast, secure, and standards-compliant Markdown parser that can be embedded into applications without dependencies. The library is designed to handle all Markdown syntax correctly while protecting against malicious input and performance issues.
Developers building applications in C or other languages (via bindings) that require reliable Markdown-to-HTML conversion, such as static site generators, documentation tools, or content management systems.
Developers choose Hoedown for its combination of speed, security, and strict standards compliance, along with its zero-dependency design and extensible architecture for custom rendering.
Overview
Standards compliant, fast, secure markdown processing library in C
Use Cases
Best For
- Embedding a Markdown parser in C applications
- Building high-performance static site generators
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