How do I convert a README.md into styled HTML using npm’s Marked and HighlightJS? For example:
const fs = require('fs');
const parser = require('marked');
parser.setOptions({
highlight: code => require('highlight.js').highlightAuto(code).value
});
const markdownData = fs.readFileSync('README.md', 'utf8');
console.log(parser(markdownData));
hey, i got it working by using marked with higlightjs using the same opts in your snippet. rough edge if versions differ so double-check docs. works fine for me, hope it helps!
I have experimented with a similar setup in one of my projects and found that managing file reading asynchronously not only improved performance but also helped to handle errors better. I experienced a few hiccups with version gaps between HighlightJS and Marked, so I carefully ensured that both packages were up-to-date. I also ended up writing some additional CSS to refine the generated HTML output. Overall, even though minor adjustments were necessary, using this approach was effective for converting markdown into styled HTML.
I have used this approach in a few of my own projects and found that the key is to ensure all dependencies are in sync, especially when updating to newer versions of Marked or HighlightJS. In one case, switching to an asynchronous reading method not only made the conversion process smoother but also helped me catch errors more easily. I also experimented with custom post-processing of the generated HTML to inject additional CSS classes for better styling control. As with most projects, testing on different markdown files helped me fine-tune the integration.
hey, i solved it by switching to async fs.read methods which made error handlin way easier. also, be cautious since some versions of highlightjs might differ. once i sorted that out, it started working just fine!