Best source code formatter for Javascript?

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I've been digging through Stack Overflow as well as a number of Google searches, and I cannot find a satisfactory code formatter for JavaScript.

I have found several related tools, such as syntax highlighters and pretty-printers, but I am looking for a tool that I can ideally create a wrapper for in Eclipse and simply run from the menu bar. Hence, if any Java-based ones are available, that is a big plus. Free and/or open-source is preferred as well.

I am looking for something that my development group can use to maintain a consistent code style.

Edit: Thanks to kRON for linking to the format customizations page.

Edit: Related question on Stack Overflow.

score 15 · Answer 1 · edited Jun 15 '16 at 15:57

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This is by far the best I've come across: http://jsbeautifier.org/

Available as an online tool, or on the command-line using node.js or python. The source code is available.

edited Jun 15 '16 at 15:57

culix

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fast and quick solution. thanks. – Behrouz.M Jul 26 '15 at 13:41

Filip Dupanović · Accepted Answer · 2015-06-03T20:07:50.417

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In one breath: Aptana Studio! Yes, it's Java based and free (Eclipse, as standalone or plugin).

You can also customize the formatting.

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answered Dec 08 '08 at 23:15

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The link above results in 404 -- this looks like the current page http://www.aptana.com/products/studio3.html – Jeff Jun 03 '15 at 15:15
Thanks @Jeff, I've updated the link accordingly. – Filip Dupanović Jun 03 '15 at 20:08

score 5 · Answer 3 · answered May 20 '13 at 13:40

For Eclipse IDE you can use JavaScript Code Formatter based on Goolge's Style Guide
For IntelliJ IDEA you can use the same js code formatter xml file , but previously you have to install a special plugin Eclipse Code Formatter Plugin, which solves the problem of maintaining a common code style in team environments where both IDEA and Eclipse are used

score 5 · Answer 4 · answered Dec 08 '08 at 23:15

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If you already use Eclipse, I recommend you to try Aptana, you can install it as an Eclipse Plugin.

answered Dec 08 '08 at 23:15

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score 3 · Answer 5 · edited Dec 19 '17 at 15:32

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If you also need Java programming I can recommend 'IntelliJ IDEA'

It offers excellent JavaScript formatting and refactoring out of the box.

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answered Dec 09 '08 at 06:53

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score 1 · Answer 6 · answered Feb 21 '11 at 19:42

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Have you tried jsfiddler. It's great for trying things out with Javascript. Built in JSLint & something called Tidy. Not sure whether that infers jstidy Piotr Zalewa is the guy who wrote it. May be worth giving him a Tweet @zalun to confirm.

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score 0 · Answer 7 · answered Dec 28 '12 at 12:49

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If you are using notepad++, you can try jsminnpp plugin

answered Dec 28 '12 at 12:49

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