textlint is a pluggable linting tool for text and Markdown. This program is similar to ESLint, but it’s for use with natural language.
A linter is a computer program that, akin to a spell checker, scans through a file and detects issues — like how a real lint roller helps you get unwanted lint off of your shirt.
textlint performs the following steps:
- Loads rules, every single rule is a plugin and you can add more at runtime.
- Parses texts using Markdown/Text/HTML parser plugin.
- Uses an AST(Abstract Syntax Tree) to evaluate patterns in texts.
- Reports errors/warning if exist.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- No bundled rules. To use a rule, install a textlint rule via npm.
- Markdown and plain text are supported by default. Support is available for HTML and other file formats via plugins including reStructuredText, AsciiDoc, Re:VIEW, and Org-mode.
- Supports the use of custom formatters and formatter bundles.
Website: textlint.org
Support: GitHub Code Repository
Developer: azu
License: MIT License
textlint is written in TypeScript. Learn TypeScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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