Markdown feedback,
right in VS Code.
The rumdl extension puts the Rust-based linting engine in your editor, with diagnostics, quick fixes, formatting and Markdown link navigation.
code --install-extension rvben.rumdlOpen a Markdown file. Start writing.
The extension includes the engine on supported platforms. A separate CLI installation is optional.
Looking for the core tool? Explore the rumdl project.
What it does
- Find problems as you type
- See Markdown diagnostics in the editor and Problems panel, with the location and rule behind each issue.
- Fix and format
- Apply quick fixes, format documents and use the same project configuration as the rumdl CLI.
- Follow your Markdown links
- Complete file paths and heading anchors, navigate to link targets, and find or rename references.
Get started in VS Code
- Open Extensions and search for rumdl - Markdown Linter.
- Select the extension published by rvben and choose Install.
- Open a Markdown file in a workspace you trust. Linting starts automatically.
For VSCodium and other compatible editors, find the extension on Open VSX.
From feedback to a cleaner document
Hover over an underlined issue for details, or open the Problems panel to browse diagnostics. Use Quick Fix to apply an available correction, or run rumdl: Fix all auto-fixable problems from the Command Palette to fix a whole document. To format a document, choose Format Document With… and select rumdl.
The extension uses your project’s rumdl configuration. For setup and configuration guidance, continue with the VS Code documentation on rumdl.dev. The extension README covers the full editor settings, fixes on save and troubleshooting.
Documentation & support
- VS Code documentation at rumdl.devSetup and configuration for the editor integration
- Extension source & referenceSettings, commands, development and releases
- Report an extension issueInclude your editor version, extension version and a small example
I’m Ruben Jongejan of AM8 B.V. I maintain rumdl and publish this extension as rvben. For the CLI and other integrations, visit the project overview.