Tech riderRev. 20 Sept 2026
Istanbul
- 1Runs onNot stated by the maker
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Coverage typesline, statement, function, branch
- 4Supported languagesJavaScript, TypeScript
- 5Report formatstext, HTML, lcov
- 6Pull-request annotationsNo
- 7Coverage gatesYes
5 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: istanbul.js.org

Overview
Istanbul is ranked #25 of 26 in test coverage tools on Specifiction.
Compared on test coverage tools
- Coverage types
- line, statement, function, branchistanbul.js.org
- Supported languages
- JavaScript, TypeScriptistanbul.js.org
- Report formats
- text, HTML, lcovistanbul.js.org
- Pull-request annotations
- Noistanbul.js.org
- Coverage gates
- Yesistanbul.js.org
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Test Coverage Tools in 2026#25 of 26
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