F44 Change Proposal: cmark-0.31 [SelfContained]

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cmark-0.31

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This is a proposed Change for Fedora Linux.
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Summary :open_book:

Update the cmark package and library to version 0.31.1 (or later).

Various dependent packages will be rebuilt against it.

Owner :open_book:

Detailed Description :open_book:

This should be a straightforward change: cmark will be updated from 0.30.3 to 0.31.1.

The main effort is just rebuilding all the dependent packages
to avoid dependency breakage, since cmark-lib has a tight soname.

The list of known dependent packages is given below in the Dependencies section.

Feedback :open_book:

Benefit to Fedora :open_book:

We ship the latest version of cmark (a well-known markdown library and tool).

Scope :open_book:

  • Proposal owners:
    ** confirm the final minor version with upstream
    ** create a rawhide sidetag for build
    ** build new cmark version
    ** rebuild dependent packages with any required coordination with maintainers
    ** help with coordination if needed

  • Trademark approval: N/A (not needed for this Change)

  • Alignment with the Fedora Strategy:

Upgrade/compatibility impact :open_book:

Early Testing (Optional) :open_book:

N/A

How To Test :open_book:

  • test cmark tool
  • check the dependent packages install and function as expected

User Experience :open_book:

Dependencies :open_book:

  • evolution
  • gnome-builder
  • mkvtoolnix-gui
  • neochat
  • nheko
  • perl-Clownfish-CFC
  • perl-CommonMark

(The Change owner is a Proven Packager.)

Contingency Plan :open_book:

  • Contingency mechanism: Change Owner will revert to current 0.30 and do any required rebuilds

Documentation :open_book:

Release Notes :open_book:

Last edited by @alking 2025-10-07T16:53:19Z

Last edited by @alking 2025-10-07T16:53:19Z

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  • Strongly opposed
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This change proposal has now been submitted to FESCo with ticket #3486 for voting.

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This change has been approved by FESCo and will be included in Fedora Linux 44.
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