markdown
v1.0.0 GrowingCommonMark compliant markdown parser in Rust with ASTs and extensions
Quick Verdict
- ✕Not updated for 1+ year
- ✓Stable API (1.x for 11+ years)
- ✓Massive adoption (2.2K crates depend on it)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT)
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Deep Insights
521.1K downloads in the last 30 days (17.4K/day), up 8% from the previous period.
2.2K crates depend on markdown. Strong ecosystem adoption means battle-tested code and long-term stability.
markdown has only 1 owner despite 2.2K dependents. This is a bus-factor concern — consider the implications for long-term support.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 11 years with 30 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
Notable dependents include mdxjs, schematic, godot-macros, viewy, tide-disco. When high-quality crates choose markdown, it's a strong quality signal.
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