marker

library0.1.2jsnpmunverified

A command-line utility for compiling markdown files with live file watching. The current stable version is 0.1.2, released in 2013. It provides basic markdown-to-HTML conversion with support for GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM), sanitized output, and pedantic mode for strict compliance with markdown.pl. No updates or maintenance in over a decade, making it suitable only for legacy or archival use. Key differentiators include its simplicity and live watch functionality, but it lacks modern features like CommonMark, plugins, or programmatic API.

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npm install marker

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marker

devopsjavascriptv0.1.2

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Install & Compatibility

Where this runs

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Code

Verified usage

Installs Marker globally and watches a markdown file for changes, converting to HTML with GFM support.

npm install -g marker marker -i input.md -o output.html --gfm --watch

marker --version

Debug

Known issues

gotchaMarker has not been updated since 2013 and may contain bugs or security issues.

fix

Consider using a maintained alternative like marked or remark.

affects: >=0.0.0

gotchaThe package does not expose a programmatic API; it is purely a CLI tool.

fix

Use a library with a JavaScript API for integration.

affects: >=0.0.0

gotchaCopywrite is misspelled in the license; likely no legal force.

fix

Not applicable; be aware of potential license issues.

affects: >=0.0.0

Errors

Common errors & fixes

marker: command not found

Global install missing or PATH not set.

fix

Reinstall with 'npm install -g marker' and ensure npm global bin is in PATH.

Error: Cannot find module 'commander'

Missing dependency; package.json lists commander but may not install properly.

fix

Run 'npm install -g marker' again or manually install commander: 'npm install -g commander'.

SyntaxError: Unexpected token ILLEGAL

Node.js version too old or too new for the package's syntax.

fix

Use Node.js 0.10.x (very old) or avoid using this package.

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Version history

0.1.2latest on npm

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Dependencies

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Resources

githubhttps://github.com/kschmidt/marker ↗

packagehttps://www.npmjs.com/package/marker ↗