micromark-core-commonmark provides the core CommonMark syntax support for the micromark Markdown parser. This package focuses on implementing the essential block and inline elements defined in the CommonMark specification, ensuring consistent and predictable Markdown parsing. It excludes extensions or non-standard features, allowing for a foundational parser upon which custom functionality can be built by other packages. This isolation promotes modularity and control over Markdown processing.
The micromark-core-commonmark npm package had frequent releases in late 2021, followed by a period of inactivity until mid-2023. There were two releases in mid-2023 (versions 1.1.0 and 2.0.0). In 2024 and early 2025 there has been a low level of activity with 3 releases. The most recent release was in February 2025 (version 2.0.3). There have been no releases in the last six months.
Micromark-core-commonmark npm package downloads show a strong upward trend from March 2024 to August 2025, reaching almost 47 million downloads. September 2025 data is incomplete and shows a lower download count.
