What is Grunt?
Streamlines JavaScript development by executing configured build tasks automatically, supporting activities like compression, testing, and code analysis.
Grunt pricing
We don't have Grunt's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- CLI
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 3 (0 in the last 12 months), max severity HIGH sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
Grunt FAQ
Common questions about Grunt, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is Grunt?
Streamlines JavaScript development by executing configured build tasks automatically, supporting activities like compression, testing, and code analysis. It is indexed under JavaScript Tooling.
Source: https://gruntjs.com
Is Grunt free to use?
Grunt 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://gruntjs.com
What platforms does Grunt support?
Grunt supports a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Source: https://gruntjs.com
Is Grunt open source?
Yes. Grunt 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/gruntjs/grunt
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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 Grunt, not the verdict.
| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dependent projects | 98 | 0.08 | 7.8 | ✓ |
| Release cadence | 83 | 0.07 | 5.5 | ✓ |
| Stars | 77 | 0.03 | 2.5 | ✓ |
| Security score | 48 | 0.05 | 2.5 | ✓ |
| Development activity | 15 | 0.12 | 1.8 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
| Integrations | 0 | 0.05 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.09 | 0.0 | - |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.17 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
Computed . Re-weight it by intent, or see the full method.
All data & sourcesshow ↓
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
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 2 | mediumsource · 2026-09-07 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 4 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 69% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | JavaScript | highsource · 2026-10-05 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | MIT | highsource · 2026-10-05 · 95% |
Pricing
Release
Security
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