markdownlint-cli is a command-line interface for markdownlint, a popular Markdown linter. It empowers developers to enforce consistent style and formatting across their Markdown files. This tool flags issues like incorrect heading styles, improper list formatting, and problematic line lengths, helping maintain clean and readable documentation. Integrating markdownlint-cli into your workflow promotes code quality, collaboration, and a professional appearance for your Markdown content. It supports configurable rulesets and integrates smoothly with various CI/CD pipelines.
The npm package markdownlint-cli shows irregular release frequency from January 2016 to September 2025. The package had more releases in 2017 and 2018. There were no releases between September 2022 and January 2023, followed by sporadic releases thereafter. No releases have been made in August and September 2025.
Markdownlint-cli downloads show a sustained increase from March 2024 to August 2025, peaking at over 3.2 million in June 2025. However, September 2025 data is incomplete and significantly lower, showing only 591,764 downloads so far, likely due to the month not being finished yet.
