Markdown Easy 2.0.0-RC1 Released with New Features and Improved Configuration for Drupal

Michael Anello, co-owner at DrupalEasy, has announced the release of version 2.0.0-RC1 of the Markdown Easy module for Drupal. The new release introduces additional features and streamlines the default configuration, aiming to improve the content editing experience for site builders and developers.

Markdown Easy is a Drupal text filter that converts Markdown into HTML using the league/commonmark parser. It is designed for quick setup and minimal configuration through the Drupal admin interface. The module now automatically creates a "Markdown" text format upon installation and offers options for Standard Markdown and GitHub-flavored Markdown.

The recommended setup includes enabling core filters like "Limit allowed HTML tags and correct faulty HTML" and "Convert line breaks into HTML", both of which should run after the Markdown Easy filter for best results. The module also includes secure default settings, such as stripping unsafe HTML input and disabling unsafe links.

Developers are encouraged to provide feedback on this release candidate before the final version is tagged. The module is not currently compatible with the Smart Trim module, and users migrating from the older Markdown module should remove any existing installations of league/commonmark to avoid conflicts.

Markdown Easy 2.0.0-RC1 is compatible with Drupal 9, 10, and 11. More information, including installation details and configuration tips, is available on the project page.