Prettier

Prettier revolutionizes code formatting by eliminating style debates through intelligent, opinionated formatting that works consistently across JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, HTML, JSON, and dozens of other languages. Trusted by millions of developers at companies like Facebook, Airbnb, and Microsoft, Prettier transforms chaotic codebases into beautifully consistent, readable code that follows industry best practices without any configuration overhead.

This automated code formatter integrates seamlessly into every stage of your development workflow, from editor plugins and Git hooks to CI/CD pipelines, ensuring that every line of code meets professional standards before it reaches production. Whether you’re managing a solo project or coordinating across distributed teams, Prettier eliminates the cognitive load of manual formatting while maintaining the visual consistency that makes code maintainable and professional.

Development teams choose Prettier because it removes formatting as a source of code review friction, allowing developers to focus entirely on logic, architecture, and functionality rather than arguing about semicolons, indentation, or line length preferences.

Key Features

• Zero-configuration formatting - Works perfectly out of the box with sensible defaults for all supported languages • Multi-language support - Handles JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, HTML, JSON, Markdown, and 20+ other languages • Editor integration - Native plugins for VS Code, Atom, Sublime, Vim, and every major code editor • Git workflow integration - Pre-commit hooks and CI/CD pipeline support for automated formatting • Configurable rules - Override defaults when needed while maintaining consistency across projects • Performance optimization - Lightning-fast formatting even for large files and extensive codebases • Team synchronization - Shared configuration ensures identical formatting across all team members • Legacy code compatibility - Safely reformats existing projects without breaking functionality

Pros and Cons

Pros: • Eliminates all formatting-related code review discussions and team conflicts • Works instantly with zero configuration required for most development environments • Supports comprehensive language ecosystem including modern frameworks and libraries • Massive community adoption ensures long-term stability and continued development • Integrates seamlessly with existing development tools and workflows without disruption

Cons: • Opinionated formatting choices may conflict with established team style preferences • Limited customization options compared to more flexible linting tools like ESLint • Can occasionally produce formatting that feels unnatural for complex code structures • Requires team coordination when migrating large existing codebases to new formatting standards

Get Started with Prettier

Transform your code quality and team productivity with automated formatting that eliminates style debates forever. Visit Prettier to install the world’s most popular code formatter and experience the difference consistent, professional code formatting makes.

How It Compares

Prettier stands apart from ESLint and other linting tools by focusing exclusively on formatting rather than code quality rules, making it the perfect complement to existing development workflows. Unlike manual style guides that require constant enforcement, Prettier automatically applies consistent formatting that scales from solo projects to enterprise codebases with hundreds of contributors.