ESLint

Static analysis tool that identifies and fixes issues in JavaScript code

Also known as
eslint

What is ESLint?

An open-source linter and fixer for JavaScript and JSX that runs locally in editors and CI pipelines. It uses AST analysis to catch problems and can automatically fix many issues, with full support for custom rules and extensibility.

Independently observed

ESLint pricing

Plans, per-tier features and add-ons, dated and linked to live pricing. Pricing changes often; always verify at source before you rely on it.

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Open sourceFree tier

Free open source

Open Source

Free
Free

Free open source linter

  • Find issues in JavaScript code
  • Automatically fix problems
  • Custom parsers
  • Custom rules
  • Text editor integration
  • CI pipeline integration

What ESLint does

The capabilities that matter for code quality tools, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.

Core
Function
Linter + formatter
Language scope
Single-language
Implementation language
JavaScript
Capability
Autofix
Config
Config model
Config file
Extensibility
Custom rules
Deployment
Deployment
CLI-local
Delivery
Editor integration
CI / VCS gating
Insight
Code metrics
-
Performance
Incremental / monorepo aware
-
Licensing
Open-source
OSS
Commercial
Pricing model
Free
Independently observed

Platform & deployment

Independently observed
Platforms
  • CLI
Deployment
  • Self-hosted

Integrations (2)

Independently observed
  • eslint-plugin-react
  • eslint-plugin-unicorn

Security & compliance

Known vulnerabilities: 2 (1 in the last 12 months), max severity MODERATE sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality

ESLint FAQ

Common questions about ESLint, answered from independent, dated evidence.

What is ESLint?

An open-source linter and fixer for JavaScript and JSX that runs locally in editors and CI pipelines. It uses AST analysis to catch problems and can automatically fix many issues, with full support for custom rules and extensibility. It is indexed under Code Quality Tools.

Source: https://eslint.org

Is ESLint free to use?

ESLint 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://eslint.org

What platforms does ESLint support?

ESLint supports a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.

Source: https://eslint.org

Can ESLint be self-hosted?

Yes. ESLint can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.

Source: https://eslint.org

Is ESLint open source?

Yes. ESLint 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/eslint/eslint

ESLint alternatives

Other code quality tools we track, ranked by the same independent score.

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The vioscaleAI score: one lens on the evidence

Not user reviews and not a paid placement: a confidence-weighted blend of the independent signals below (adoption, activity, security posture, and more), which you can sort and re-weight yourself. Vendors can correct their listing but can never move their rank, and stars are weighted low as a vanity metric. It is one way to read the evidence for ESLint, not the verdict.

Balanced composite 76 / 100
high · 78%
Signal contributions to the composite score
SignalScoreWeightContributionEvidence
Package downloads1000.1717.3
Dependent projects1000.088.0
Development activity530.126.3
Release cadence930.076.2
Capabilities670.085.6
Security score650.053.4
Stars840.032.8
Integrations140.050.7
Security posture00.090.0-
Developer Q&A activity00.080.0-

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Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.

Activity

AttributeValueEvidence
Commits last 30d46mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 65%

Adoption

AttributeValueEvidence
Github stars27,496highsource · 2026-09-10 · 90%
Package downloads weekly84,283,562highsource · 2026-09-10 · 85%
Dependent repos1,569,244highsource · 2026-09-10 · 85%

Content

AttributeValueEvidence
Faq5 itemsmediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 68%

Features

AttributeValueEvidence
CapabilitiesAutofix: Yes · Function: linter_formatter · Ci gating: Yes · Deployment: cli_local · Open source: oss · Config model: config_filemediumsource · 2026-09-14 · 60%

Integrations

AttributeValueEvidence
Count2mediumsource · 2026-08-14 · 60%

Language

AttributeValueEvidence
PrimaryJavaScripthighsource · 2026-09-10 · 90%

License

AttributeValueEvidence
SpdxMIThighsource · 2026-09-10 · 99%

Pricing

AttributeValueEvidence
Modelcommerciallowsource · 2026-09-10 · 40%
Free tierYesmediumsource · 2026-08-05 · 60%
Price levelfreemediumsource · 2026-08-14 · 60%

Release

AttributeValueEvidence
Cadence days13mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 70%
History20 itemsmediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 70%

Security

AttributeValueEvidence
Scorecard6.5highsource · 2026-09-10 · 90%
VulnerabilitiesCount: 2 · Source: https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=eslint&per_page=100 · Last 12m: 1 · Max severity: MODERATEhighsource · 2026-09-10 · 90%
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