flint-fyi/flint
[Experimental] A fast, friendly linter for JavaScript, TypeScript, and more. โค๏ธโ๐ฅ
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS ยท LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#477
MOST-STARRED TypeScript
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
flint gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 308. It is about 1 year old and has averaged roughly 308 stars a year. It ranks #477 among TypeScript repositories and #4,412 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
6
DAYS ON TRENDING
#747
BEST RANK
Sep 23, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
flint has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #747. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
๐ก Overview
flint is an open-source project written in TypeScript: [Experimental] A fast, friendly linter for JavaScript, TypeScript, and more. โค๏ธโ๐ฅ.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in linting, typescript. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
โก Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in TypeScript for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
๐ฅ Installation
$ npm install flintโ System Requirements
Platforms
- โข macOS
- โข Linux
- โข Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Node.js >= 18, npm, pnpm or bun
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
๐ง How It Works
flint coordinates its core functionality through a modular TypeScript pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
๐ฏ Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed flint into TypeScript backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open MIT license.
๐ Getting Started
Install flint using your package manager: `npm install flint`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for flint.
Import flint into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `flint --help` to verify successful setup.
๐ Strengths
โ ๏ธ Considerations
โ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
๐ฅ Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with TypeScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
๐ Nearby in the Rankings
flint-fyi/flint is currently ranked #4,412 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #4,412 | flint-fyi/flint This Project | TypeScript | โ 308 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does flint do? +
[Experimental] A fast, friendly linter for JavaScript, TypeScript, and more. โค๏ธโ๐ฅ
What language is flint written in? +
The primary language is TypeScript. Topics include: linting, typescript.
Is flint actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 27, 2026 with 382 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does flint have? +
flint has 308 stars and 33 forks on GitHub.
How does flint rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 308 stars, flint-fyi/flint is ranked #4,412 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #477 among TypeScript projects.
What license is flint distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
