Markdown Tools
Markdown Anchor Link Generator
Convert a heading into its GitHub-style anchor link slug.
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What is Anchor Links?
An anchor link generator that converts a heading string into the exact slug GitHub uses for in-page anchors.
How it works
It applies GitHub's slugification algorithm (lowercase, strip punctuation, collapse spaces, keep hyphens) — shared with the TOC generator.
- Enter your input. Type or paste your input into the field above — the tool responds instantly.
- Review the result. Output updates live as you type. Everything runs entirely in your browser.
- Copy or download. Use the Copy button to grab the result, or Download to save it as a file.
Examples
Jump links to headings
Generate a link that jumps to a heading — using the exact anchor slug GitHub computes for that heading.
Common mistakes
Editing the heading breaks the link
Anchors derive from heading text — renaming the heading silently breaks the jump link.
Frequently asked questions
What slugging rules are used?
Lowercase, spaces to hyphens, punctuation stripped — GitHub's rules, including the -1 suffix for duplicate headings.
Does it handle duplicate headings?
Yes — subsequent duplicates get numeric suffixes exactly like GitHub.