pymdown-extensions

Extension pack for Python Markdown.

pymdown-extensions Permissive license MIT Active ★ 1,127 v11.0.1 released 2026-07-02

Install

pymdown-extensions on PyPI

pip

pip install pymdown-extensions

uv

uv add pymdown-extensions

poetry

poetry add pymdown-extensions

Package facts

License	MIT (permissive)
Python support	supports the current Python release (>=3.10)
Install friction	low — pure-Python wheel
Runtime dependencies	2 — markdown, pyyaml
Maintenance	actively maintained — 42 days since the last release
Last repo commit	2026-08-05
First released	2015-12-08
Popularity	one of the top 1,000 most-downloaded packages on PyPI (30-day window, as of 2026-08-13)
Known vulnerabilities	none known (OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-13)

Evidence: pymdown_extensions-11.0.1-py3-none-any.whl

Keywords: extensions, markdown

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About pymdown-extensions

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PyMdown Extensions

Extensions for Python Markdown.

Documentation

Extension documentation is found here: https://facelessuser.github.io/pymdown-extensions/.

License

License is MIT. See LICENSE for more info.

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Provides a collection of extensions for Python Markdown that add advanced formatting, syntax highlighting, and content processing capabilities to standard Markdown.

Low friction installation with only two lightweight runtime dependencies (markdown and pyyaml). Active maintenance with a release 42 days ago and consistent commit history.

MIT license permits unrestricted use, modification, and distribution with minimal obligations—suitable for both open-source and proprietary projects.

Usage

pip install pymdown-extensions

import markdown

md = markdown.Markdown(extensions=['pymdownx.emoji'])
html = md.convert('Hello :smile:')

Requires Python 3.10 or later.

Verdict: Production-stable extension pack with active maintenance, no known vulnerabilities, and permissive licensing. Low install friction and broad Python 3.10+ support make it a reliable choice for projects needing enhanced Markdown capabilities.

Needs verification

Which specific extensions are available and what formatting capabilities each provides.
Whether specific extensions require additional system dependencies beyond markdown and pyyaml.
Performance characteristics when processing large or complex Markdown documents.

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