Marko

HTML-based templating engine for streaming and async rendering.

EstablishedOpen SourceLow lock-in

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Adoption

Stable

License

Open Source

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Overview

What is Marko?

Marko is an HTML-based templating engine that compiles templates to CommonJS modules, supporting streaming, asynchronous rendering, and custom tags. It's designed for high performance in server-rendered applications.

Key differentiator

Marko stands out with its streaming and asynchronous rendering capabilities, making it ideal for high-performance web applications where efficient data handling is critical.

Capability profile

Strength Radar

Streaming and as…Custom tag suppo…Compilation to C…

Honest assessment

Strengths & Weaknesses

↑ Strengths

Streaming and asynchronous rendering capabilities.

Custom tag support for extending HTML syntax.

Compilation to CommonJS modules for performance.

Fit analysis

Who is it for?

✓ Best for

Teams building high-performance web apps who need streaming and async rendering capabilities.

Developers looking to extend HTML syntax for more expressive templates.

✕ Not a fit for

Projects requiring real-time data updates without full page reloads, as it focuses on server-rendered content.

Applications that do not require or benefit from the performance optimizations provided by Marko.

Cost structure

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Get Started with Marko

Step-by-step setup guide with code examples and common gotchas.

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