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The Best Writing Static Analysis Tools (Linters/Formatters)

We rank 11 Writing linters, code analyzers, formatters, and more. Find and compare tools like Mega-Linter, vale, proselint, and more. Please rate and review tools that you've used. This helps others find the best tools for their projects.

9 Writing Tools

4

vale

A syntax-aware linter for prose built with speed and extensibility in mind.

  • MaintainedMaintained
  • MaintainedMulti-Language
  • Maintainedcli
  • Maintainedlinter
  • 100% upvoted
3

proselint

A linter for English prose with a focus on writing style instead of grammar.

  • MaintainedMaintained
  • MaintainedMulti-Language
  • Maintainedcli
  • Maintainedlinter
  • 100% upvoted
2

alex

Catch insensitive, inconsiderate writing

  • DeprecatedDeprecated
  • DeprecatedMulti-Language
  • Deprecatedcli
  • Deprecatedlinter
  • 100% upvoted
1

write-good

A linter with a focus on eliminating "weasel words".

  • DeprecatedDeprecated
  • DeprecatedMulti-Language
  • Deprecatedcli
  • Deprecatedlinter
  • 100% upvoted
0

After the Deadline

Spell, style and grammar checker.

  • DeprecatedDeprecated
  • DeprecatedMulti-Language
  • Deprecatedcli
  • Deprecatedlinter
  • 0% upvoted
0

codespell

Check code for common misspellings.

  • MaintainedMaintained
  • MaintainedMulti-Language
  • Maintainedcli
  • Maintainedlinter
  • 0% upvoted
0

languagetool

Style and grammar checker for 25+ languages. It finds many errors that a simple spell checker cannot detect.

  • MaintainedMaintained
  • MaintainedMulti-Language
  • Maintainedcli
  • Maintainedlinter
  • 0% upvoted
0

misspell-fixer

Quick tool for fixing common misspellings, typos in source code.

  • MaintainedMaintained
  • MaintainedMulti-Language
  • Maintainedcli
  • Maintainedlinter
  • 0% upvoted
0

Misspelled Words In Context

A spell-checker that groups possible misspellings and shows them in their contexts.

  • MaintainedMaintained
  • MaintainedMulti-Language
  • Maintainedcli
  • Maintainedlinter
  • 0% upvoted

2 Multi-Language Tools

139

Mega-Linter

Mega-Linter can handle any type of project thanks to its 70+ embedded Linters, its advanced reporting, runnable on any CI system or locally, with assisted installation and configuration, able to apply formatting and fixes

  • MaintainedMaintained
  • MaintainedMulti-Language
  • Maintainedcli
  • Maintainedlinter
  • 67% upvoted
-3

autocorrect

A linter and formatter to help you to improve copywriting, correct spaces, words, punctuations between CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean).

  • MaintainedMaintained
  • MaintainedMulti-Language
  • Maintainedcli
  • MaintainedlinterMaintainedformatter
  • 0% upvoted

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Writing tools?

Writing is a powerful way to communicate ideas and information. It is a skill that can be learned and improved. Below you can find a list of tools to help you improve your writing skills. These are especially helpful for technical writing, such as documentation, blog posts, and articles.

What are the best Writing static analysis tools and linters?

The most popular Writing tools ranked by user votes are: Mega-Linter, vale, proselint, alex, write-good.

Which Writing services are free for open source projects?

Commercial services with a free plan for open source include Mega-Linter, vale, proselint, alex, write-good, After the Deadline, codespell, languagetool, misspell-fixer, Misspelled Words In Context, autocorrect.

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