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Re:I turned Markdown into a protocol for generative UI by nthypes on Thursday March 19, 2026 @05:09PM (#47446135)
Why not MDX?
Re:I turned Markdown into a protocol for generative UI by FabianCarbonara on Thursday March 19, 2026 @06:02PM (#47446924)
The goal isn't really a better markdown format — it's bringing code execution and generative UI together. The code fences run on the server: calling APIs, processing data, doing agentic work. And they can also mount reactive UIs with full data flow between client, server, and LLM.

MDX is a compile-time format for static content. This is a runtime protocol where the LLM writes code that executes as it streams, and the UIs it creates stay connected to the server.