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JavaScript Validator

Find syntax errors in JavaScript before you run or ship it.

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How to use the javascript validator

The validator compiles your code with your browser's JavaScript engine, the same one that would run it, so the syntax check is exact for modern JavaScript: arrow functions, classes, async/await, optional chaining and more. The code is compiled but never executed. It also points out eval() calls, console statements and likely missing semicolons.

  1. Paste your JavaScript, or upload a .js or .txt file.
  2. Read the result: valid syntax, or the error message from the JS engine.
  3. Review the warnings for eval(), console statements and missing semicolons.

When to use it

  • Snippets from the web

    Check copied code compiles before pasting it into your project.

  • Quick edits

    Validate a script you edited on a server without a full build setup.

  • Learning

    See the exact error message when a beginner's code won't run.

Frequently asked questions

Is my code executed?

No. It is only compiled to check the syntax; nothing in it runs.

Which JavaScript versions are supported?

Whatever your browser supports, which in current browsers means modern JavaScript including classes, async/await, optional chaining and template literals.

Does it check ES modules with import and export?

No. The code is checked as a regular script, so import and export statements are reported as errors even when they are valid in a module. Remove them to check the rest of the file.

Does it find logic or runtime errors?

No. It finds syntax errors, plus a few warnings (eval, console, missing semicolons). Undefined variables and wrong logic only show up when the code runs, so use a linter such as ESLint and tests for those.

Is my code uploaded?

No. Everything runs in your browser; nothing you paste or upload is sent to our servers.