A Swift markdown parser for iOS that converts markdown text into customizable native views.
Marky Mark is a markdown parser written in Swift for iOS that converts markdown text into native UI views. It solves the problem of displaying richly formatted text in iOS apps by providing a customizable and extensible parsing engine that outputs actual view components rather than just attributed strings. Developers can style every element—from headings and lists to links and code blocks—to match their app's design system.
iOS developers who need to render markdown content within their apps with full control over appearance and behavior, such as those building content-rich applications, documentation viewers, or note-taking tools.
Developers choose Marky Mark for its deep customization capabilities, native view output, and extensibility. Unlike simpler markdown renderers, it allows fine-grained styling per element, supports custom markdown rules, and integrates seamlessly with iOS accessibility features like Dynamic Type.
Markdown parser for iOS
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Converts markdown into actual UIKit views, not just attributed strings, allowing for interactive elements and full layout control, as shown in the examples with custom view builders.
Provides extensive styling options for every markdown element, including fonts, colors, insets, and alignment, detailed in the README with code snippets for paragraphs, headings, and lists.
Allows adding custom markdown rules and flavors by implementing the Rule, MarkDownItem, and LayoutBlockBuilder protocols, enabling support for non-standard syntax.
Supports iOS Dynamic Type for font scaling and allows setting maximum font sizes per element, enhancing accessibility for users with visual impairments.
Built solely for iOS using Swift and UIKit, with no support for other platforms like Android or web, limiting its use in cross-platform development.
Extending syntax or creating custom styling requires implementing multiple protocols and classes, which can be overwhelming for simple tweaks, as seen in the 'Advanced usage' section.
Rendering markdown as native views may introduce more overhead compared to lighter attributed string renderers, potentially affecting performance in large documents or low-end devices.