2026-05-19 · 1 min read
Markdown to HTML for docs sites
Convert prose for previews; still run your static site generator for production HTML.
MarkdownHTMLdocs
Key takeaways
- Tables, footnotes, and custom components may differ from your SSG—treat output as approximate.
- Sanitize HTML if you render user Markdown on the web.
Preview workflow
Draft in Markdown, convert to HTML for stakeholder preview, then format HTML if reviewers need indentation.
Escape HTML entities when embedding preview HTML inside JSON API responses.
FAQ
Is this CommonMark compliant?
It targets common blog/docs syntax, not every extension. Verify against your renderer.
Reverse HTML to Markdown?
Supported for simple pages; complex layouts need manual cleanup.