eslint-plugin-vue vs Vue Mess Detector
Eslint and eslint-plugin-vue are the de facto standard for linting Vue.js code. We highly encourage you to use them. Vue Mess Detector is not ment to replace them, but to complement them.
Comparison table
| Aspect | eslint-plugin-vue | Vue Mess Detector |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Linting Vue.js code | Comprehensive code analysis and quality assessment |
| Type of Tool | ESLint plugin | Standalone analysis tool |
| Installation | Via npm/yarn as an ESLint plugin | Via npm, yarn, pnpm, bun, or JSR registry |
| Configuration | Uses .eslintrc or eslint.config.js | Uses command-line options or .config/vue-mess-detector.json |
| Integration | Integrated with ESLint ecosystem | Standalone with various integrations (VSCode, Nuxt devtools, etc.) |
| Rules/Checks | Primarily syntax and style checks | Broader analysis including code health metrics |
| Customization | Highly customizable through ESLint | Less customizable through command-line options, and configuration file |
| Output Formats | Depends on ESLint output formatting | text, table, or JSON output |
| Grouping Results | N/A | Can group results by file or rule |
| Code Health Score | Not provided | Calculates an overall code health score |
| Continuous Integration | Through ESLint CI setups | GitHub Action |
| Browser Integration | Through ESLint editor integrations | Nuxt Devtools, Vue devtools |
| Target Audience | Developers familiar with ESLint | Potentially broader, including those new to linting |
| Learning Curve | Steeper (requires ESLint knowledge) | Potentially easier for newcomers |
| Scope | Vue.js specific | Vue.js and Nuxt.js projects |
| Parsing | Uses vue-eslint-parser | Mainly regular expressions |
| Rule Configurations | Multiple predefined configs (e.g., essential, recommended) | Rulesets can be applied or ignored |
| Community | Large, established ESLint community | Newer, growing community |
Vue Mess Detector Extra Rules
Almost all of the rrd and security rules are not present in eslint-plugin-vue. Many of them are opinionated and based on the experiences of the several vue developers.
Target audience
Both tools are designed to improve the quality and maintainability of Vue.js projects. eslint-plugin-vue is an ESLint plugin focused on linting Vue.js code, ensuring it adheres to syntax and style guidelines. Vue Mess Detector, on the other hand, is a standalone tool that conducts a comprehensive analysis of code quality, including metrics for code health.
Installation and configuration
In terms of installation and configuration, eslint-plugin-vue is installed as an ESLint plugin and configured through ESLint's configuration files. Vue Mess Detector offers more flexibility in installation, supporting various package managers, and can be configured using command-line options or a dedicated configuration file.
Integration capabilities
The tools differ significantly in their integration capabilities. eslint-plugin-vue is tightly integrated with the ESLint ecosystem, while Vue Mess Detector offers standalone functionality with integrations into various development environments, such as VSCode and Nuxt devtools.
Customization
The types of checks and customization options also vary between the tools. eslint-plugin-vue primarily focuses on syntax and style checks, offering high customizability through ESLint. Vue Mess Detector, with its broader analysis capabilities, and more opiniated rules and approach.
Output formats and grouping
The output formats and grouping capabilities of the tools differ as well. eslint-plugin-vue's output formatting depends on ESLint's configuration, while Vue Mess Detector offers text, table, or JSON output formats and can group results by file or rule.
Code health score
Vue Mess Detector calculates an overall code health score, which is not provided by eslint-plugin-vue.
Learning curve and community
Both tools have different target audiences and learning curves. eslint-plugin-vue is geared towards developers already familiar with ESLint, requiring a steeper learning curve. Vue Mess Detector, with its more comprehensive analysis capabilities, may be more accessible to developers new to linting and code analysis.
The scope of the tools also differs, with eslint-plugin-vue focusing specifically on Vue.js projects and Vue Mess Detector supporting both Vue.js and Nuxt.js projects. The parsing mechanisms used by the tools are distinct, with eslint-plugin-vue utilizing vue-eslint-parser and Vue Mess Detector relying mainly on regular expressions.
Finally, the community support for the tools varies, with eslint-plugin-vue benefiting from the large, established ESLint community and Vue Mess Detector having a newer, growing community.
Performance
Performance metrics are not yet available.