Question 1

How does linkify-it compare to autolinker.js?

Accepted Answer

linkify-it offers superior extensibility and Unicode support for custom patterns and international text, while autolinker.js is easier for basic use with built-in rendering. Choose linkify-it if you need precise control over detection rules.

Question 2

How to add custom protocol like git: in linkify-it?

Accepted Answer

Use the .add() method: for example, linkify.add('git:', 'http:') to alias it, or define a validate object for custom behavior, as detailed in the API documentation.

Question 3

Does linkify-it handle email detection by default?

Accepted Answer

Yes, email detection is enabled with the fuzzyEmail option set to true, allowing it to find emails without mailto: prefixes. You can configure or disable it using .set().

Question 4

Can linkify-it parse Instagram handles or other social media?

Accepted Answer

It can, but only with custom rules: you must write validate and normalize functions for each platform, similar to the Twitter example in the README, which requires coding effort.

Question 5

What's the performance like for large text blocks?

Accepted Answer

While efficient for most cases, the .pretest() method can optimize checks, but fuzzy matching and Unicode processing may slow down on massive datasets compared to lighter libraries.

Question 6

How to disable fuzzy linking for URLs without http://?

Accepted Answer

Set the fuzzyLink option to false using .set({ fuzzyLink: false }), which will only detect links with explicit protocols like http:// or https://.

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