Show HN: MDV – a Markdown superset for docs, dashboards, and slides with data

https://github.com/drasimwagan/mdv

Article

  • MDV extends CommonMark with YAML frontmatter, fenced chart blocks, ::: containers, and layout columns
  • Targets docs, dashboards, and slide decks from a single Markdown-like file
  • Outputs rendered HTML with data visualizations

Discussion

  • Skeptics flag broken README links and suspect vibe-coded with Claude, no human review
  • Alternatives cited: Quarto, Marp, Pandoc, Markdoc, djot — most already cover this ground
  • Positive notes from product designers; concern about rendering gap across environments

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Added Apr 20, 2026
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