Over 90× faster than ESLint, quick-lint-js gives you instant feedback as you code. Find bugs in your JavaScript before your finger leaves the keyboard. Lint any JavaScript file with no configuration.
Publisher’s description
What is quick-lint-js?
quick-lint-js by quick-lint is open-source Windows software in the developer utilities category. It ranks 36th by popularity among developer utilities in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSIX and Portable installers for 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit and ARM Windows. The main installer is 932 KB. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.2.0, released on March 4, 2024. The version history goes back to April 24, 2022: 15 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 8.1 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old. The source repository has been archived, so further updates are unlikely.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 2,486 times. The source code on GitHub (quick-lint/quick-lint-js) has 1,592 stars. Similar programs include WinMerge, jq and x64dbg.
Project description on GitHub: “quick-lint-js finds bugs in JavaScript programs”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 8.1 a year)
- Small download (932 KB)
Cons
- No update for more than a year
- Source repository archived
In short: quick-lint-js is an open-source developer utilitie tool for 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit and ARM PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is quick-lint-js safe to download?
- The file is served by c.quick-lint-js.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
8451317393DD8647F442B07F9CD2AE752291B7766DE3AD08D9379921B1E5E238· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 quick-lint/quick-lint-js repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Fuzzing10
- Pinned dependencies6
- Code review0
- Actively maintained0
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- 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 15 versions ›15 versions over 2 years · about 8.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2.0Latest | March 4, 2024 | 932 KB | ARM ZIP32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 3.1.0.0 | January 15, 2024 | 904 KB | 64-bit MSIX |
| 3.0.0.0 | January 15, 2024 | 925 KB | 64-bit MSIX |
| 2.18.0.0 | November 6, 2023 | 918 KB | 64-bit MSIX |
| 2.16.0.0 | September 7, 2023 | 912 KB | 64-bit MSIX |
| 2.15.0.0 | July 20, 2023 | 895 KB | 64-bit MSIX |
| 2.14.0.0 | May 23, 2023 | 887 KB | 64-bit MSIX |
| 2.13.0.0 | April 14, 2023 | 873 KB | 64-bit MSIX |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id quick-lint.quick-lint-js -echoco install quick-lint-js -yscoop install main/quick-lint-jsAdd-AppxPackage -Path quick-lint-js.msixGet-AppxPackage -Name quick-lint.quick-lint-js | Remove-AppxPackageProgram files (.exe): quick-lint-js.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install quick-lint-jsInformation
- Publisher
- quick-lint
- Category
- Developer utilities
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/quick-lint/quick-lint-js
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit, ARM
- Installer
- MSIX, Portable
- Version
- 3.2.0
- Released
- March 4, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- April 24, 2022
- Versions listed
- 15
- Updates / year
- 8.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 2,486
- GitHub stars
- 1,592
- GitHub forks
- 197
- Website
- quick-lint-js.com
- winget ID
- quick-lint.quick-lint-js
- Chocolatey package
- quick-lint-js
- Scoop package
- main/quick-lint-js
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is quick-lint-js free?
Yes. quick-lint-js is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Is quick-lint-js safe to download?
The download comes from c.quick-lint-js.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 quick-lint-js 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.
Can quick-lint-js be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does quick-lint-js support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit and ARM.
Does quick-lint-js run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of quick-lint-js?
The versions page lists all 15 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 24, 2022.
What are alternatives to quick-lint-js?
WinMerge, jq, x64dbg, Biome and Vale. The alternatives page compares them.
