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ESLint

Pluggable JavaScript and TypeScript linter

ESLint is the standard open-source linter for JavaScript and TypeScript with 26K+ GitHub stars. Statically analyzes code to find problems, enforce coding conventions, and automatically fix issues. Features a pluggable rule architecture with 300+ built-in rules and thousands of community plugins for React, Vue, Angular, Node.js, and more. Flat config system in ESLint v9 simplifies configuration. Integrates with every major editor, CI/CD pipeline, and build tool in the JavaScript ecosystem.

About ESLint

ESLint is the foundational linting tool for JavaScript and TypeScript. 26K+ stars, installed in virtually every JS/TS project worldwide.

300+ built-in rules for code quality, best practices, and potential bugs. Thousands of community plugins cover React, Vue, Angular, Node.js, accessibility, and more. Automatic fixing applies corrections to many rule violations.

Flat config system (v9) replaces cascading .eslintrc files with a single eslint.config.js. Pluggable architecture enables custom rules, parsers, and processors.

Integrates with VS Code, JetBrains, Vim, and every major editor. CI/CD integration via CLI. Often paired with Prettier for formatting.

Pricing & Platform Specs

Pricing Summary

100% free and open source under the MIT License hosted by the OpenJS Foundation ($0 software cost). ESLint is the standard pluggable JavaScript and TypeScript linter with zero licensing fees.

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Supported Platforms

CLI, npm, VS Code, JetBrains, any editor

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FAQ

What is ESLint?

ESLint is the standard open-source linter for JavaScript and TypeScript with 26K+ GitHub stars. Statically analyzes code to find problems, enforce coding conventions, and automatically fix issues. Features a pluggable rule architecture with 300+ built-in rules and thousands of community plugins for React, Vue, Angular, Node.js, and more. Flat config system in ESLint v9 simplifies configuration. Integrates with every major editor, CI/CD pipeline, and build tool in the JavaScript ecosystem.

Is ESLint free?

Yes — ESLint is open source and free to use. 100% free and open source under the MIT License hosted by the OpenJS Foundation ($0 software cost). ESLint is the standard pluggable JavaScript and TypeScript linter with zero licensing fees.

Is ESLint open source?

Yes — ESLint is open source.

Is ESLint still maintained?

Yes — ESLint is active. Its listing was last verified on September 6, 2026.

What are the best ESLint alternatives?

The first editor-selected ESLint alternatives are Ruff, Oxlint, Oxc.