This is a tool to check if your files consider your .editorconfig rules. Most tools—like linters, for example—only test one filetype and need an extra configuration. This tool only needs your .editorconfig to check all files.
Publisher’s description
What is EditorConfig-Checker?
EditorConfig-Checker by Max Strübing is open-source Windows software in the developer utilities category. It ranks 38th by popularity among developer utilities in this catalogue. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.0.2, released on September 19, 2026. The version history goes back to January 10, 2025: 12 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 7.1 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 2,533 times. The source code on GitHub (editorconfig-checker/editorconfig-checker) has 652 stars. On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .editorconfig and .ecrc. Similar programs include WinMerge, jq and x64dbg.
Project description on GitHub: “A tool to verify that your files are in harmony with your .editorconfig”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 7.1 a year)
In short: EditorConfig-Checker is an open-source developer utilitie tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is EditorConfig-Checker safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
857F8F74DFC259D73DAC93573E37CF3CE01150787D7B139BF839549CC6B5BEB9· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the editorconfig-checker/editorconfig-checker repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- Actively maintained10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Published packages10
- Code review7
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Fuzzing0
- Security policy0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 12 versions ›12 versions over 2 years · about 7.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0.2Latest | September 19, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 4.0.1 | September 4, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 3.8.0 | June 28, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 3.6.1 | January 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIPARM ZIP |
| 3.6.0 | November 25, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIPARM ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 3.5.0 | November 21, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIPARM ZIP |
| 3.4.1 | October 10, 2025 | — | ARM ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 3.4.0 | August 11, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIPARM ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id EditorConfig-Checker.EditorConfig-Checker -echoco install editorconfig-checker -yProgram files (.exe): editorconfig-checker.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Max Strübing
- Category
- Developer utilities
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/editorconfig-checker/editorconfig-checker
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 4.0.2
- Released
- September 19, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 13, 2025
- Versions listed
- 12
- Updates / year
- 7.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 2,533
- GitHub stars
- 652
- GitHub forks
- 83
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- EditorConfig-Checker.EditorConfig-Checker
- Chocolatey package
- editorconfig-checker
File types it opens (2)
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Frequently asked questions
Is EditorConfig-Checker free?
Yes. EditorConfig-Checker is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is EditorConfig-Checker safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install EditorConfig-Checker with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does EditorConfig-Checker run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of EditorConfig-Checker?
The versions page lists all 12 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 10, 2025.
Can I use EditorConfig-Checker without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to EditorConfig-Checker?
WinMerge, jq, x64dbg, Biome and Vale. The alternatives page compares them.
