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Compose Rules – static analysis rules for Jetpack Compose project

Compose Rules provides static analysis rules for Jetpack Compose projects, helping Kotlin developers catch common API design, state management, modifier, naming, preview, and composable structure issues before code review.

The rules are designed for use with ktlint and detekt, making them suitable for Android teams that want enforceable guidance for healthier Compose adoption.

This is free and open source software.

Key Features

  • Provides Jetpack Compose lint rules for ktlint and detekt.
  • Checks common Compose state handling issues, including missing remember usage and mutable state parameters.
  • Enforces guidance for composable function naming, parameter ordering, content slots, and preview visibility.
  • Includes modifier rules covering ordering, default parameters, reuse, and placement.
  • Documents each rule with explanations to help teams understand the reason behind the checks.

Website: github.com/mrmans0n/compose-rules
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Developer: Nacho Lopez
License: Apache License 2.0

Compose Rules is written in Kotlin. Learn Kotlin with our recommended free books and free tutorials.


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