Show HN: Quikdown – 17 KB bidirectional Markdown parser and rich-fence editor

Category: library

Tags: markdown, parser, editor, bidirectional, rich-fences

Score: 6.8/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 7, Documentation: 8, Utility: 6)

Quikdown is a compact, bidirectional Markdown parser and editor that supports rich fenced blocks (diagrams, math, maps, music) in a tiny 17 KB core. Its split-mode editing and LLM-friendly APIs make it interesting for apps needing lightweight, round-trippable Markdown with advanced rendering.

Target audience: backend devs, frontend devs

Repository: https://github.com/deftio/quikdown · JavaScript · BSD-2-Clause · 11 stars

View on Hacker News