# mypy vs StyleLint

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** StyleLint

| Attribute | mypy | StyleLint |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 69.4 (66% (medium)) | 77.2 (71% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | 36 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 52,771 | 200,392 |
| adoption.github_stars | 20,682 | 11,531 |
| adoption.package_downloads_weekly | 42,892,033 | 10,966,597 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A type analysis tool for Python that enables code to transition from pure dynamic typing to statically-typed code through annotations, with error detection at check time. Code runs with negligible performance impact and developers can incrementally adopt static types in existing projects. It is indexed under Code Quality Tools.","source":"https://mypy-lang.org","question":"What is mypy?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"mypy is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://mypy-lang.org","question":"Is mypy free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"mypy supports a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://mypy-lang.org","question":"What platforms does mypy support?","confidence":0.6}]` | `[{"answer":"Stylelint is an open-source CSS linter with over 100 built-in rules that helps developers catch errors, enforce conventions, and automatically fix issues. It supports plugins for custom rules and can parse CSS-like languages such as SCSS and Sass. It is indexed under Code Quality Tools.","source":"https://stylelint.io/","question":"What is StyleLint?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"StyleLint is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://stylelint.io/","question":"Is StyleLint free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"StyleLint supports a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://stylelint.io/","question":"What platforms does StyleLint support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. StyleLint can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://stylelint.io/","question":"Can StyleLint be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. StyleLint is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/stylelint/stylelint","question":"Is StyleLint open source?","confidence":0.99}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A static type checker that analyzes Python code to catch type errors before runtime. Supports gradual typing, allowing you to mix static and dynamic typing and incrementally add type hints to existing codebases. | A CSS linter that validates stylesheets against built-in and custom rules to ensure error-free and consistent code, with automatic fixing capabilities and support for CSS-like languages. |
| features.capabilities | `{"autofix":false,"metrics":false,"function":"type_checker","ci_gating":true,"deployment":"cli_local","incremental":true,"open_source":"oss","custom_rules":false,"impl_language":"Python","pricing_model":"free","language_scope":"single_language","editor_integration":true}` | `{"autofix":true,"metrics":true,"function":"linter_formatter","ci_gating":true,"deployment":"cli_local","incremental":true,"open_source":"oss","config_model":"config_file","custom_rules":true,"impl_language":"JavaScript","pricing_model":"free","language_scope":"single_language","editor_integration":true}` |
| integrations.count | 1 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"VS Code","native":true}]` | - |
| language.primary | Python | JavaScript |
| license.spdx | - | MIT |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true}` | `{"cli":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","sourceUrl":"https://mypy-lang.org","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T13:45:01.127Z"}` | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://stylelint.io/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-10T16:00:24.713Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | - | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | free | free |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| release.cadence_days | - | 7 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/stylelint/stylelint/releases/tag/17.16.0","date":"2026-10-01T10:26:01Z","type":"stable","version":"17.16.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/stylelint/stylelint/releases/tag/17.15.0","date":"2026-09-04T14:01:44Z","type":"stable","version":"17.15.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/stylelint/stylelint/releases/tag/17.14.1","date":"2026-07-20T01:16:07Z","type":"stable","version":"17.14.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/stylelint/stylelint/releases/tag/17.14.0","date":"2026-06-25T15:22:34Z","type":"stable","version":"17.14.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/stylelint/stylelint/releases/tag/17.13.0","date":"2026-06-06T15:44:09Z","type":"stable","version":"17.13.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/stylelint/stylelint/releases/tag/17.12.0","date":"2026-05-20T10:49:28Z","type":"stable","version":"17.12.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/stylelint/stylelint/releases/tag/17.11.1","date":"2026-05-14T09:23:25Z","type":"stable","version":"17.11.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/stylelint/stylelint/releases/tag/17.11.0","date":"2026-05-05T11:38:30Z","type":"stable","version":"17.11.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/stylelint/stylelint/releases/tag/17.10.0","date":"2026-05-03T10:17:10Z","type":"stable","version":"17.10.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/stylelint/stylelint/releases/tag/17.9.1","date":"2026-04-27T13:06:58Z","type":"stable","version":"17.9.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/stylelint/stylelint/releases/tag/17.9.0","date":"2026-04-23T06:54:22Z","type":"stable","version":"17.9.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/stylelint/stylelint/releases/tag/17.8.0","date":"2026-04-15T11:50:13Z","type":"stable","version":"17.8.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/stylelint/stylelint/releases/tag/17.7.0","date":"2026-04-12T13:07:47Z","type":"stable","version":"17.7.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/stylelint/stylelint/releases/tag/17.6.0","date":"2026-03-26T09:39:45Z","type":"stable","version":"17.6.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/stylelint/stylelint/releases/tag/17.5.0","date":"2026-03-19T16:32:30Z","type":"stable","version":"17.5.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/stylelint/stylelint/releases/tag/17.4.0","date":"2026-02-25T13:22:00Z","type":"stable","version":"17.4.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/stylelint/stylelint/releases/tag/17.3.0","date":"2026-02-13T11:03:54Z","type":"stable","version":"17.3.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/stylelint/stylelint/releases/tag/17.2.0","date":"2026-02-10T09:47:26Z","type":"stable","version":"17.2.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/stylelint/stylelint/releases/tag/17.1.1","date":"2026-02-03T15:54:46Z","type":"stable","version":"17.1.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/stylelint/stylelint/releases/tag/17.1.0","date":"2026-01-30T12:37:43Z","type":"stable","version":"17.1.0"}]` |
| security.scorecard | 6.8 | 7.4 |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=mypy&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | `{"count":1,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=stylelint&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":"LOW"}` |

## Capabilities (Code Quality Tools)

| Capability | mypy | StyleLint |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Function | Type checker | Linter + formatter |
| Language scope | Single-language | Single-language |
| Implementation language | Python | JavaScript |
| **Capability** |  |  |
| Autofix | ✗ | ✓ |
| **Config** |  |  |
| Config model | - | Config file |
| **Extensibility** |  |  |
| Custom rules | ✗ | ✓ |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Deployment | CLI-local | CLI-local |
| **Delivery** |  |  |
| Editor integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| CI / VCS gating | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Insight** |  |  |
| Code metrics | ✗ | ✓ |
| **Performance** |  |  |
| Incremental / monorepo aware | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Licensing** |  |  |
| Open-source | OSS | OSS |
| **Commercial** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T17:44:30.701Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*