Regex Replacements for Markdown Fixup

· Brett Terpstra · Jan. 14, 2026, 2:40 p.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses the creation of a YAML-driven regex replacement engine for Markdown Fixup, inspired by BBEdit's Text Factories. It details how to set up custom regex patterns that can automate text transformations during markdown processing. The author provides examples and explains how to control the replacements through a configuration file or command-line flags, aiming to enhance workflow for developers looking to implement specific text formatting tasks.
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