Why can't I *INSERT* native Markdown text via Google Docs API?

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believ3 · Accepted Answer

I don't get it. Google Docs rolled out Markdown support in the front-end UI, but there's ZERO support via the Google Docs API. It feels like there is NO way to programmatically do the "Paste from Markdown" operation that's supported in the UI.Am I missing something?

Why can't I INSERT native Markdown text via Google Docs API?

Why can't I INSERT native Markdown text via Google Docs API?

I don't get it. Google Docs rolled out Markdown support in the front-end UI, but there's ZERO support via the Google Docs API. It feels like there is NO way to programmatically do the "Paste from Markdown" operation that's supported in the UI.
Am I missing something?