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Oxlint Has a Free JavaScript Linter That Runs 50-100x Faster Than ESLint

Oxlint is a JavaScript/TypeScript linter written in Rust. It runs 50-100x faster than ESLint and catches errors without any configuration.

What You Get for Free

  • 50-100x faster than ESLint
  • Zero config — works out of the box
  • 400+ rules — correctness, performance, style
  • No plugins needed — common rules built-in
  • TypeScript support — no extra config
  • JSX support — React rules included

Quick Start

npx oxlint@latest
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That is it. No config file needed.

Use With ESLint

Oxlint can run alongside ESLint — handle the fast rules in Oxlint, complex rules in ESLint:

npx oxlint && npx eslint
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Oxlint vs ESLint

Feature Oxlint ESLint
Speed 50-100x faster Baseline
Config Zero config Complex
Plugins Built-in rules Plugin ecosystem
Best for Fast feedback Full control

Need linting setup? Check my work on GitHub or email spinov001@gmail.com for consulting.

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