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Update: 2011-05-13: JSLint WSH no longer available, see JSHint WSH.

Ever wish that Visual Studio had a JSLint add-in? Inspired by a reply to my tweet, I discovered the following solution.

1. Grab the WSH version of JSLint.

2. Add this jslint.bat file to the same folder you have JSLint in:

   @echo off
   cscript jslint.js //Nologo < %1
   echo.
   echo Done.

3. In Visual Studio → Tools → External Tools…

4. Add a new tool with the following field values:

   Title:

   &JSLint

   Command:

   %YourJSLintPath%\jslint.bat

   Arguments:

   $(ItemPath)

   Initial directory:

   %YourJSLintPath%\

   Use Output window

   checked

   

5. Open up any *.js file you'd like to validate

6. Select the all new JSLint from your tools menu:

   

7. Try not to let JSLint hurt your feelings too much:

   

In short, JSLint is awesome.