Parsing and Rendering
- marked:
markedoffers fast Markdown parsing and rendering with support for custom rendering functions. It is designed to be lightweight and efficient, making it ideal for applications that require quick Markdown processing without a lot of overhead. - markdown-it:
markdown-itprovides full Markdown parsing and rendering capabilities, supporting a wide range of Markdown features and extensions. It is highly customizable, allowing developers to create their own plugins and modify the rendering process as needed. - remove-markdown:
remove-markdowndoes not parse or render Markdown; instead, it strips all Markdown syntax from the input text, leaving only the plain text. This makes it useful for sanitizing input or preparing text for display without any formatting. - strip-markdown:
strip-markdownfocuses on removing all Markdown syntax from the input text, providing a clean plain text output. It does not offer parsing or rendering features, making it a specialized tool for stripping away Markdown formatting.
Customization
- marked:
markedallows for some customization, particularly in the rendering process, where developers can provide their own rendering functions for specific Markdown elements. However, it is less extensible thanmarkdown-itin terms of plugin architecture. - markdown-it:
markdown-itis highly customizable, with support for plugins, custom rendering, and configuration options. Developers can easily extend its functionality and create tailored solutions for their specific Markdown processing needs. - remove-markdown:
remove-markdownhas limited customization options, as its primary function is to strip Markdown syntax. It does not support plugins or configurable rendering, making it a straightforward tool with a single purpose. - strip-markdown:
strip-markdownoffers minimal customization, focusing on effectively removing Markdown syntax from text. It is designed to be simple and efficient, with no extensive configuration or plugin support.
Performance
- marked:
markedis known for its speed and efficiency, making it one of the fastest Markdown parsers available. It is particularly well-suited for applications that require quick processing of Markdown content with minimal resource usage. - markdown-it:
markdown-itis optimized for performance, especially when using its default settings. However, the performance may vary depending on the complexity of the Markdown being processed and the number of plugins used. - remove-markdown:
remove-markdownis lightweight and performs well when stripping Markdown syntax from text. Its performance is consistent, as it does not involve complex parsing or rendering processes. - strip-markdown:
strip-markdownis designed for quick and efficient removal of Markdown syntax. It is lightweight and performs well, making it suitable for applications that need to process text quickly without any formatting.
Use Case Example
- marked:
markedis perfect for scenarios where fast and efficient Markdown processing is needed, such as real-time Markdown editors, chat applications, and any platform that requires quick rendering of Markdown content. - markdown-it:
markdown-itis ideal for applications that require full-featured Markdown parsing and rendering, such as content management systems, blogging platforms, and any application that needs to display Markdown content with rich formatting. - remove-markdown:
remove-markdownis best suited for applications that need to sanitize or clean up Markdown input, such as form validation, data processing pipelines, and any tool that requires plain text output without any formatting. - strip-markdown:
strip-markdownis useful for projects that need to convert Markdown content to plain text, such as text analysis tools, data cleaning applications, and any system that requires text input without any Markdown formatting.
Ease of Use: Code Examples
- marked:
Fast Markdown parsing with
markedconst { marked } = require('marked'); const html = marked('# Fast Markdown Parsing'); console.log(html); - markdown-it:
Markdown parsing with
markdown-itconst MarkdownIt = require('markdown-it'); const md = new MarkdownIt(); const html = md.render('# Hello World'); console.log(html); - remove-markdown:
Stripping Markdown with
remove-markdownconst removeMarkdown = require('remove-markdown'); const text = removeMarkdown(`This is **bold** and this is *italic*.`); console.log(text); - strip-markdown:
Simple Markdown stripping with
strip-markdownconst stripMarkdown = require('strip-markdown'); const plainText = stripMarkdown(`Here is some ~~strikethrough~~ text.`); console.log(plainText);
