markd
A fast, CommonMark-compliant markdown parser written in Crystal with syntax highlighting and customization options.
What is markd?
Markd is a markdown parser written in Crystal that converts markdown text into HTML with high performance and strict adherence to the CommonMark specification. It solves the need for a fast, reliable, and extensible markdown processing library within the Crystal ecosystem, offering features like syntax highlighting and customizable rendering.
Crystal developers building applications that require markdown processing, such as static site generators, documentation tools, blogs, or content management systems.
Developers choose Markd for its combination of CommonMark compliance, performance optimizations, and extensibility through custom renderers and integrated syntax highlighting via Tartrazine.
Overview
Yet another markdown parser, Compliant to CommonMark specification, written in Crystal.
Use Cases
Best For
- Building static site generators in Crystal that need markdown support
- Creating documentation tools or wikis with syntax-highlighted code blocks
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