mdast-util-from-markdown converts Markdown text into a Markdown Abstract Syntax Tree (mdast). It parses Markdown content based on the syntax specifications defined by the unified ecosystem. This utility is essential for programmatically manipulating and analyzing Markdown documents. It provides a foundational building block for tools that process, transform, and validate Markdown, enabling developers to build advanced solutions for content management and document processing workflows.
The npm package mdast-util-from-markdown had frequent releases in 2020 and 2021, with a peak in September 2020. Release frequency significantly decreased after 2021. There were occasional releases in 2023 and 2024, but no releases in 2022 or so far in 2025. The latest version documented is 2.0.2, released in October 2024.
Downloads of mdast-util-from-markdown steadily increased from March 2024 to August 2025, peaking at over 57 million. There was a sharp rise in early 2025, with consistent growth until August. September 2025 downloads are incomplete and significantly lower than previous months.