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derafu/markdown
Derafu Markdown is a PHP library for rendering Markdown content in your applications. It offers a straightforward way to convert Markdown to HTML, with full documentation available on the Derafu site. Part of the Derafu UI toolkit.
Derafu: Markdown is a PHP library for rendering Markdown into HTML, designed as part of the Derafu UI ecosystem. It provides a clean, dependency-light way to convert Markdown documents into structured output for web applications, documentation sites, and CMS content.
- Markdown-to-HTML rendering with a straightforward API.
- Part of the Derafu UI component family for consistent integration.
- Suitable for documentation, blogs, and dynamic content pipelines.
- Lightweight and Composer-installable via
derafu/markdown.
See the official documentation for usage details.
Frequently asked questions about Markdown
- How do I install derafu/markdown in a Laravel application?
- Install it with composer require derafu/markdown and follow the official documentation at derafu.dev for setup and usage. The provided materials do not describe a Laravel service provider or facade, so you may need to instantiate the renderer directly or wrap it in your own service. Test the integration in a staging branch before deploying.
- Does derafu/markdown work with Laravel 11 and Laravel 12?
- The package is a PHP library rather than a Laravel-specific package, so compatibility depends on its PHP version constraints and your Laravel version. Check the composer.json requirements and test it in your application before adopting it. Laravel 11 and newer also include Str::markdown() if you need a built-in option.
- How is derafu/markdown different from spatie/laravel-markdown or Laravel's Str::markdown()?
- Laravel 11 and newer provide Str::markdown() through league/commonmark, while spatie/laravel-markdown offers a Laravel-focused wrapper. Derafu Markdown positions itself as a PHP rendering library within the Derafu UI ecosystem. Compare configuration options, extension points, sanitization, and maintenance activity before choosing.
- Can I use derafu/markdown to render Markdown stored in a database?
- Yes, you can pass a Markdown string loaded from an Eloquent model or longtext column to the renderer and output HTML. For user-generated content, sanitize the rendered HTML before displaying it. You may also consider a cast or presenter to keep rendering logic consistent across your application.
- Does derafu/markdown protect against XSS in user-generated Markdown?
- The provided materials do not document built-in XSS sanitization for derafu/markdown, so treat rendered HTML as untrusted when the Markdown comes from users. Markdown parsers often allow raw HTML, which can introduce script injection if not filtered. Use a dedicated HTML sanitizer such as HTMLPurifier or a CommonMark configuration with HTML disabled, and review the package documentation.
- How can I add a Blade directive for Markdown rendering with derafu/markdown?
- No built-in Blade directive is documented for derafu/markdown. You can register a custom directive in a service provider that calls the package renderer, or render Markdown in a controller and pass HTML to the view. Keep sanitization in mind if the content is user-provided.
- Can derafu/markdown be extended with custom syntax or filters?
- The package's modular design may support hooks or filters for custom syntax, but the provided overview does not confirm specific extension APIs. Review the official Derafu documentation for available configuration and extension points. If extensibility is critical, prototype your custom syntax before committing to the package.
- Is derafu/markdown suitable for production use?
- Treat derafu/markdown as unproven until you validate it: the assessment notes low adoption signals and a future release date. Run rendering tests against your real Markdown content, benchmark large documents, and pin the Composer version. Have a fallback such as league/commonmark or Laravel's Str::markdown() if issues arise.
- How do I test Markdown rendering with derafu/markdown in Laravel?
- Write unit tests that compare rendered HTML for nested lists, tables, code blocks, and raw HTML blocks. Add feature tests for any endpoint or Blade view that renders Markdown, and include a large-input performance check. Use a dataset of your existing Markdown content to catch parser differences.
- Is derafu/markdown actively maintained, and what alternatives should I consider?
- The assessment notes zero stars and dependents and a future release date, which are warning signs for long-term maintenance. Check the GitHub repository for recent commits, tagged releases, and issue activity. If maintenance is important, prefer a widely used alternative such as league/commonmark, spatie/laravel-markdown, or Laravel's built-in Str::markdown() where it fits.
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