A fast, powerful, CommonMark compliant, and extensible Markdown processor for .NET.
Markdig is a fast, powerful, and extensible Markdown processor for .NET. It parses Markdown text according to the CommonMark specification and converts it to HTML or other formats. It solves the need for a high-performance, feature-rich, and customizable Markdown library in the .NET ecosystem.
.NET developers who need to integrate Markdown parsing and rendering into their applications, such as documentation generators, content management systems, or Markdown editors.
Developers choose Markdig for its exceptional speed, strict CommonMark compliance, and unparalleled extensibility through a pluggable pipeline and a wide array of built-in extensions, allowing fine-grained control over Markdown processing.
A fast, powerful, CommonMark compliant, extensible Markdown processor for .NET
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Uses a non-regex parser designed for low GC pressure, making it exceptionally fast for processing large volumes of Markdown, as highlighted in benchmarks.
Passes over 600 CommonMark specification tests, ensuring reliable and predictable Markdown rendering across different inputs.
Features a pluggable parsing system that allows developers to customize core behavior or add new syntax, enabling fine-grained control over Markdown processing.
Includes 20+ extensions like tables, footnotes, math, and diagrams, providing advanced Markdown features without external dependencies.
Preserves trivia such as whitespace for lossless parse-render cycles, ideal for building Markdown editors that need to maintain document integrity.
Advanced extensions are not enabled by default; developers must explicitly configure the pipeline, adding setup complexity for feature-rich use cases.
Major version updates, like the shift to .NET Standard 2.0+, have introduced breaking changes, potentially disrupting existing implementations.
The pluggable architecture, while powerful, requires understanding of the parsing pipeline to implement custom extensions or modifications, which can be daunting.
Features like syntax highlighting rely on external packages (e.g., Markdig.SyntaxHighlighting), adding dependencies and maintenance overhead.