Markdown to TracWiki Converter

About Markdown to TracWiki Converter

Convert Markdown tables to TracWiki table markup format for use in Trac project management systems, bug tracking, and wiki documentation. TracWiki uses a double-pipe syntax with special formatting for tables.

Key Features

• Header Support: Toggle header row with bold formatting (=text=)
• Cell Alignment: Choose left (default), center (=), or right (>) alignment
• Special Character Escaping: Automatically escapes TracWiki markup characters
• Automatic Parsing: Extracts data from GitHub Flavored Markdown tables
• Trac Compatible: Works with all Trac versions and TracWiki systems
• File Upload: Upload .md files directly
• Instant Preview: Real-time conversion as you type
• Copy & Download: Easy export options

How to Use

1. Input Markdown Table: Paste your Markdown table or upload a .md file
2. Configure Options: Choose header and alignment settings
3. Review Output: The TracWiki markup updates automatically
4. Copy to Trac: Use the Copy button and paste into your Trac wiki
5. Download (Optional): Save as .tracwiki file for later use

TracWiki Table Syntax

• ||: Double pipe for cell delimiters
• =text=: Bold text for headers
• =: Center alignment prefix
• >: Right alignment prefix
• No prefix: Left alignment (default)

Alignment Options

• Left (default): No prefix, aligns content to the left
• Center (=): Equals sign prefix centers cell content
• Right (>): Greater-than sign prefix aligns content to the right

Example Conversion

Markdown Input:

| Name | Age | City | Department |
|------|-----|------|------------|
| John Doe | 28 | New York | Engineering |
| Jane Smith | 34 | London | Marketing |

TracWiki Output (Left Aligned):

||=Name=||=Age=||=City=||=Department=||
||John Doe||28||New York||Engineering||
||Jane Smith||34||London||Marketing||

Common Use Cases

• Trac Wiki Pages: Create structured tables in Trac wiki documentation
• Bug Reports: Add data tables to bug tracking tickets
• Project Documentation: Document project information in Trac
• Roadmaps: Create feature comparison tables
• Release Notes: Format version history and changelogs
• Team Documentation: Share structured data with team members

TracWiki Compatibility

This converter generates standard TracWiki markup that works with:

• Trac project management system (all versions)
• Edgewall Trac installations
• Bitnami Trac stacks
• Custom Trac deployments
• TracWiki parsers and renderers

Special Character Handling

The converter automatically escapes TracWiki special characters to prevent markup conflicts:

• Square brackets [ ] - Used for wiki links
• Curly braces { } - Used for macros
• Other wiki markup characters as needed

Advanced TracWiki Features

• Cell Spanning: Can be added manually with ||=colspan=|| syntax
• Cell Styling: Supports inline CSS with ||style="..." syntax
• Wiki Links: Can include [wiki:PageName links] in cells
• Macros: Can embed Trac macros within table cells

Trac Project Management

Trac is an enhanced wiki and issue tracking system for software development projects. TracWiki is the wiki markup language used throughout Trac for:

• Wiki pages and documentation
• Ticket descriptions and comments
• Milestone descriptions
• Version control commit messages
• Roadmap and timeline views

Markdown Table Support

Supports GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) table syntax:

• Pipe-delimited columns
• Header separator line with dashes
• Optional column alignment indicators (:---:, ---:, :---)
• Leading and trailing pipes

Tips for Best Results

• Use header row for column names in data tables
• Choose appropriate alignment for numeric vs text data
• Keep cell content concise for better readability
• Test the output in Trac's preview mode before saving
• Avoid overly complex tables for better mobile compatibility
• Use consistent formatting across similar tables
• Consider using Trac macros for dynamic content

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Does this tool support complex MediaWiki features like row or column spanning?

  No. This converter is focused on standard Markdown tables with simple rows and columns. Advanced table features such as rowspans, colspans, or nested tables are not supported and may require manual adjustment in the TracWiki output.

• Can I convert non-table Markdown content with this tool?

  This tool is specifically designed for GitHub Flavored Markdown tables. Non-table content will be ignored during conversion. If your Markdown includes text before or after the table, only the table portion is processed.

• Why do some special characters look different in the output?

  TracWiki uses certain characters for its own markup syntax. To prevent formatting issues, the converter escapes brackets, curly braces ({ and }), and other special characters where necessary so that your data is displayed correctly.

• Will this TracWiki markup work in any Trac installation?

  Yes. The generated markup uses standard TracWiki table syntax that is compatible with typical Trac installations, including custom deployments, as long as table markup is enabled.

• Is any of my Markdown data stored or sent to a server?

  No. All conversions happen entirely in your browser using client-side code. Your Markdown input and TracWiki output are never uploaded or stored on any external server.

Privacy & Security

All conversions happen locally in your browser. Your Markdown data is never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.