Google will add scripting capabilities to Google Docs, allowing organizations to customize its online applications and automate tasks, the company said Wednesday.

You can create automated document workflows in most Google Workspace apps, including Google Docs, Sheets, Gmail, and Forms. How to automate document workflow: Apps Script vs. add-ons ...

As I mentioned, this isn't Google Docs adding full markdown support. Text is converted to Docs' native formatting immediately, meaning there's no way to edit the text in markdown after that.