Biome
What it is
Biome is a free, open-source toolchain for maintaining web project health. It formats JavaScript, TypeScript, JSX, TSX, JSON, HTML, CSS, and GraphQL, and provides lint rules for JavaScript, TypeScript, JSX, CSS, and GraphQL. Linting produces diagnostics and can apply safe fixes. Its check command can run formatting, linting, and import organization together. Biome is distributed as a standalone executable and does not require Node.js. Installation guidance covers npm, pnpm, bun, deno, and yarn. First-party editor extensions are available for VS Code, IntelliJ, and Zed, while community extensions include Vim, Neovim, and Sublime Text. The getting-started guide also links to CI integrations for GitHub Actions and GitLab CI. The project states that it is licensed under MIT or Apache 2.0. Contributors may offer commercial support, though requests depend on their availability.
For and against
For
- Free open-source toolchain for web projects.
- Check command combines formatting, linting, and import organization.
- Standalone executable does not require Node.js.
- First-party extensions support VS Code, IntelliJ, and Zed.
- Safe lint fixes are available.
Against
- Commercial support depends on contributor availability.
- Some editor extensions are community-provided.
The verdict
Biome combines formatting and linting with import organization, editor extensions, and CI links. Its free license and standalone runtime may suit web-project workflows.
Who it suits
Biome suits people maintaining web projects who want formatting, linting, and import organization in one toolchain. It may also suit teams looking for editor and CI integrations across the listed environments.
Plans and prices
Open-source Biome
Open-source toolchain for web projects
Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com
On the record
- CI integrations
- The getting-started guide links CI integrations for GitHub Actions and GitLab CI.biomejs.dev · read 29 Sep 2026
- Combined check
- The check command can format, lint, and organize imports in one command.biomejs.dev · read 29 Sep 2026
- Commercial support
- Commercial support may be offered by contributors, and requests are subject to contributor availability.biomejs.dev · read 29 Sep 2026
- Editor integrations
- First-party extensions are available for VS Code, IntelliJ, and Zed.biomejs.dev · read 29 Sep 2026
- Formatter
- Biome formats JavaScript, TypeScript, JSX, TSX, JSON, HTML, CSS, and GraphQL.biomejs.dev · read 29 Sep 2026
- Linter
- Biome provides lint rules for JavaScript, TypeScript, JSX, CSS, and GraphQL, with diagnostics and safe fixes.biomejs.dev · read 29 Sep 2026
- Open source and licenses
- The project describes itself as open source and states that it is MIT licensed or Apache 2.0 licensed.github.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Other editors
- Community extensions are available for editors including Vim, Neovim, and Sublime Text.biomejs.dev · read 29 Sep 2026
- Package managers
- The getting-started guide provides installation instructions for npm, pnpm, bun, deno, and yarn.biomejs.dev · read 29 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Biome is a toolchain for web projects that provides tools to maintain project health.github.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Runtime
- Biome is available as a standalone executable that does not require Node.js.biomejs.dev · read 29 Sep 2026
- Who it is for
- Biome describes its toolchain as intended for web projects and lists organizations using it in production.biomejs.dev · read 29 Sep 2026
