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๐Ÿ” Firefox Add-ons linter, written in JavaScript. ๐Ÿ‘

JavaScript โ—‡ cli MPL-2.0
โ˜…363STARS
โ‘‚162FORKS
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addons-linter gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 363. It is about 11 years old and has averaged roughly 33 stars a year. It ranks #509 among JavaScript repositories and #6,648 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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addons-linter has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #4698. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

๐Ÿ’ก Overview

addons-linter is an open-source project written in JavaScript: ๐Ÿ” Firefox Add-ons linter, written in JavaScript. ๐Ÿ‘.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in cli, web-extensions. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

โšก Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in JavaScript for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

4

Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

๐Ÿ“ฅ Installation

terminal
$ npm install addons-linter

โš™ System Requirements

Platforms

  • โ€ข macOS
  • โ€ข Linux
  • โ€ข Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Node.js >= 18 or modern Evergreen browser

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

๐Ÿง  How It Works

addons-linter coordinates its core functionality through a modular JavaScript 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.

๐ŸŽฏ Production Use Cases

Command-Line Automation

Execute automated build, deployment, and maintenance tasks directly from the terminal.

CI/CD Workflow Integration

Run non-interactive validation checks in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or local pre-commit hooks.

Developer Environment Setup

Standardize local engineering workstations with single-binary utility commands.

Scripting & Pipeline Orchestration

Chain complex multi-stage scripts with reliable error reporting and exits.

๐Ÿš€ Getting Started

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Install addons-linter using your package manager: `npm install addons-linter`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for addons-linter.

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Import addons-linter into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `addons-linter --help` to verify successful setup.

๐Ÿ‘ Strengths

Active community backing with 363 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the MPL-2.0 license.
Built in JavaScript for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

โš ๏ธ Considerations

Requires familiarity with JavaScript and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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๐Ÿ‘ฅ Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with JavaScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

๐Ÿ† Nearby in the Rankings

mozilla/addons-linter is currently ranked #6,648 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does addons-linter do? +

๐Ÿ” Firefox Add-ons linter, written in JavaScript. ๐Ÿ‘

What language is addons-linter written in? +

The primary language is JavaScript. Topics include: cli, web-extensions.

Is addons-linter actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 29, 2026 with 60 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does addons-linter have? +

addons-linter has 363 stars and 162 forks on GitHub.

How does addons-linter rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 363 stars, mozilla/addons-linter is ranked #6,648 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #509 among JavaScript projects.

What license is addons-linter distributed under? +

The repository reports a MPL-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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