Function is_mkdocs_auto_reference 

pub fn is_mkdocs_auto_reference(reference: &str) -> bool

MkDocs pattern detection utilities

Provides centralized pattern detection for MkDocs auto-references.

MkDocs Auto-References

This module detects patterns used by MkDocs ecosystem plugins, particularly:

• mkdocs-autorefs: Automatic cross-references in documentation
• mkdocstrings: Python API documentation generation

Supported Patterns

Module/Class References

• Format: module.Class, package.module.function
• Example: [module.MyClass][], [api.endpoints.get_user][]
• Used for: Python API documentation cross-references

Header Anchors

• Format: getting-started, api-reference
• Example: [getting-started][], [installation-guide][]
• Used for: Cross-references to documentation sections

API Paths

• Format: api/v1/endpoints, docs/reference/guide
• Example: [api/module.Class][], [docs/getting-started][]
• Used for: Navigation and documentation structure references

References

• https://mkdocstrings.github.io/autorefs/
• https://mkdocstrings.github.io/
• https://github.com/mkdocs/mkdocs/discussions/3754

See Also

• MD042NoEmptyLinks - Handles MkDocs auto-references
• is_mkdocs_attribute_anchor method - Handles attr_list anchors