JavaScript Validator

Validate JavaScript online. Check for syntax errors, loose equality, leftover console/debugger statements, eval(), and other common bugs. Free, instant, runs in your browser.

Paste JavaScript code and click Validate — errors and warnings appear in the output panel.
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JavaScript Validator — Complete Guide

JavaScript validation checks your code for syntax errors, problematic patterns, and common bugs. Catching these issues before running code in a browser saves debugging time and prevents silent failures that only surface at runtime.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this validator check?

This validator checks for: syntax errors (using the browser's own parser), loose equality (==), var usage, console.log and debugger statements left in, eval() calls, document.write(), and potential XSS via innerHTML. It does not perform TypeScript type checking or full ESLint-level analysis.

Why should I use === instead of ==?

JavaScript's == operator performs type coercion before comparing, which causes surprising results: 0 == false is true, "" == 0 is true. The strict operator === compares both value and type without coercion, making comparisons predictable and bugs less likely.

Is my code sent to a server?

No. Syntax checking uses the browser's built-in new Function() parser, and static analysis is done entirely in JavaScript. Your code never leaves your machine.

For serious linting, what should I use?

For production projects, use ESLint with a configuration file checked into your repository. ESLint supports hundreds of rules, TypeScript, JSX, custom plugins, and IDE integration. This tool is best for quick one-off checks of standalone scripts or learning why a pattern is considered problematic.

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