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TLDR

A fast, all-in-one code formatter and linter for JavaScript, TypeScript, and CSS projects, built in Rust to replace multiple separate tools.

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  root((Biome))
    What it does
      Formats code
      Lints code
      Single tool
    Supported languages
      JavaScript
      TypeScript
      CSS
      JSON
    How to use
      Command line
      Editor integration
      LSP protocol
    Why choose it
      Very fast
      Rust-based
      Replaces multiple tools
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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Replace Prettier and ESLint with a single faster tool in your JavaScript or TypeScript project.

USE CASE 2

Set up automatic code formatting and linting in VS Code using the LSP integration.

USE CASE 3

Enforce consistent code style across a team without managing multiple configuration files.

USE CASE 4

Speed up CI/CD pipelines by using a single fast linter and formatter instead of chained tools.

What is it built with?

RustJavaScriptTypeScriptCSSJSONLSP

How does it compare?

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Stars24,56624,60824,634
LanguageRustRustRust
Setup difficultyeasymoderatemoderate
Complexity2/53/54/5
Audiencedeveloperdeveloperdeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min
Use freely for any purpose including commercial. Keep the notice and disclose changes to the patent grant.

In plain English

Biome is a developer toolchain for web projects that bundles a code formatter and a linter into a single fast tool. A formatter automatically rewrites your code so it looks consistent, consistent indentation, consistent quote styles, consistent spacing, without you having to do it by hand. A linter scans your code for likely bugs, style problems, or bad practices and points them out before they reach production. Biome is built with speed in mind and is written in Rust, which makes it significantly faster than many alternatives in the JavaScript ecosystem. It supports JavaScript, TypeScript, JSX, CSS, and JSON out of the box. You would reach for Biome when you want a single tool to replace multiple separate tools that you might otherwise need to configure and keep synchronized. It works from the command line and also integrates with code editors through the Language Server Protocol, which is the standard way editors like VS Code communicate with language tools to provide features like real-time error highlighting and auto-formatting on save. The tech stack is Rust at its core, with a CLI and LSP interface designed for JavaScript and TypeScript projects.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
How do I set up Biome as a formatter and linter in my JavaScript project to replace Prettier and ESLint?
Prompt 2
Show me how to integrate Biome with VS Code so it auto-formats and lints my code on save.
Prompt 3
What configuration options does Biome have for formatting rules like indentation and quote styles?
Prompt 4
How do I run Biome from the command line to format and lint all files in my project?
Prompt 5
Can Biome handle CSS and JSON files, or just JavaScript and TypeScript?

Frequently asked questions

What is biome?

A fast, all-in-one code formatter and linter for JavaScript, TypeScript, and CSS projects, built in Rust to replace multiple separate tools.

What language is biome written in?

Mainly Rust. The stack also includes Rust, JavaScript, TypeScript.

What license does biome use?

Use freely for any purpose including commercial. Keep the notice and disclose changes to the patent grant.

How hard is biome to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is biome for?

Mainly developer.

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