Links

March 21, 2026 · View on GitHub

Overview

Clickable links with hidden URL and syntax markers.

Implementation

  • Syntax: [text](url)
  • Link text is displayed, URL is hidden
  • Links are Ctrl+Clickable (via link provider)
  • Supports nested formatting in link text

Acceptance Criteria

Feature: Link formatting

  Scenario: Basic link
    When I type [Link Text](https://example.com)
    Then the URL is hidden
    And the link text is displayed
    And the link is clickable

  Scenario: Link with title
    When I type [Link](https://example.com "Title")
    Then the title is preserved
    And the URL is hidden

Nested Formatting

Feature: Link with nested formatting

  Scenario: Bold link text
    When I type [**Bold** Link](https://example.com)
    Then the bold formatting is applied
    And the URL is hidden

  Scenario: Italic link text
    When I type [*Italic* Link](https://example.com)
    Then the italic formatting is applied
    And the URL is hidden

Edge Cases

Feature: Link edge cases

  Scenario: Empty link text
    When I type [](https://example.com)
    Then the link is handled gracefully

  Scenario: Multiple links
    When I type [Link1](url1) and [Link2](url2)
    Then both links are formatted correctly

Reveal Raw Markdown

Feature: Reveal link

  Scenario: Reveal on select
    Given [Link Text](https://example.com) is in my file
    When I select the link
    Then the raw markdown is shown
    When I deselect
    Then the URL is hidden again

Notes

  • Core Markdown feature
  • Links are Ctrl+Clickable via link provider
  • Supports nested formatting in link text

Examples

  • [Link Text](https://example.com) → Link Text (URL hidden, clickable)
  • [**Bold** Link](https://example.com) → Bold Link (supports formatting)

See also