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Prettier

Ch 027.4of 34 Code Formatting Tools
  1. 1Runs onAPI, Browser, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3License modelopen source
  4. 4Supported languagesJavaScript, JSX, Angular, Vue, Flow, TypeScript, CSS, Less, SCSS, HTML, Ember/Handlebars, JSON, GraphQL, Markdown, GFM, MDX v1, YAML, LWC, MJML
  5. 5Supported platformsBrowser and JavaScript API
  6. 6Editor integrationYes
  7. 7Ignore filesYes
  8. 8Library APIYes
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Overview

Prettier is ranked #2 of 34 in code formatting tools on Specifiction. It runs on API, Browser extension, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

Prettier plans and pricing

All plans
Prettier Free Open-source code formatter; enterprise support and maintenance offered through Tidelift Subscription prettier.io · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on code formatting tools

Supported languages
JavaScript, JSX, Angular, Vue, Flow, TypeScript, CSS, Less, SCSS, HTML, Ember/Handlebars, JSON, GraphQL, Markdown, GFM, MDX v1, YAML, LWC, MJMLprettier.io
Supported platforms
Browser and JavaScript APIprettier.io
Editor integration
Yesprettier.io
Ignore files
Yesprettier.io
Library API
Yesprettier.io
License model
open_sourceprettier.io

Facts

What it does
Prettier is an opinionated code formatter that parses code and prints it in a consistent style, taking line length into account.prettier.io · 30 Sept 2026
Languages
Built-in language support includes JavaScript, JSX, Angular, Vue, Flow, TypeScript, CSS, Less, SCSS, HTML, JSON, GraphQL, Markdown, YAML, LWC, and MJML.prettier.io · 30 Sept 2026
Formatting workflow
Prettier can format files with its CLI using --write or check formatting with --check in CI.prettier.io · 30 Sept 2026
Editor integrations
The documentation lists integrations for VS Code, Emacs, Vim, Helix, Sublime Text, JetBrains IDEs, Visual Studio, and Espresso.prettier.io · 30 Sept 2026
Editor behavior
Prettier can be run from an editor shortcut or automatically when saving a file.prettier.io · 30 Sept 2026
Configuration
Prettier provides configuration options, but describes itself as opinionated and having few options.prettier.io · 30 Sept 2026
Plugins
Plugins can add languages or formatting rules; languages beyond the built-in web-focused languages require installing a plugin.prettier.io · 30 Sept 2026
Linters
For ESLint integration, the install guide recommends eslint-config-prettier to disable rules that are unnecessary or might conflict with Prettier.prettier.io · 30 Sept 2026
Git hooks
The documentation describes using Husky and lint-staged to run Prettier before each commit.prettier.io · 30 Sept 2026
Version consistency
The install guide recommends installing an exact local version in each project because even patch releases can format code differently.prettier.io · 30 Sept 2026
Enterprise support
Commercial support and maintenance for Prettier are available as part of the Tidelift Subscription.prettier.io · 30 Sept 2026
Security and licensing
The enterprise page says the Tidelift Subscription includes security updates, license verification, and intellectual property indemnification.prettier.io · 30 Sept 2026

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