"That said, this post isn't about debating VTEX itself. I'm trying to solve a more specific technical challenge: converting HTML content into Markdown without losing too much of its original functionality (structure, styles, layout behavior, etc.). From the research I've done so far, it seems like a clean, one-to-one conversion is pretty much impossible - at least not without a lot of manual rewriting or compromises."
"The main reason Markdown is non-negotiable in my case is because VTEX accepts Markdown natively in certain content areas, while HTML is either limited or not supported at all. Has anyone here faced a similar situation before? Are there any tools, libraries, or workflows you'd recommend that help preserve key HTML functionality when converting to Markdown? Even partial solutions, best practices, or clever workarounds would be super helpful"
Converting complex HTML to Markdown requires trade-offs because Markdown lacks many structural and styling features present in HTML. Automated converters can map basic elements (headings, paragraphs, lists, links, images), but complex layouts, inline styles, scripts, interactive components, and custom attributes often require manual intervention. A practical workflow includes auditing HTML to identify essential features, using a configurable converter (Pandoc, Turndown, html-to-markdown) with custom rules, mapping inline styles to platform CSS classes or simplified markup, embedding images for intricate layouts, preserving semantics for tables, and adding a manual review step. Platform-specific components or shortcodes can reintroduce advanced behavior.
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