Insights, updates, and tips about browser-based documentation linting and privacy-first development.
Celebrating the 1.0.0 release of ProseLint Web — now fully open, privacy-first, and accessible to all. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who tested, provided feedback, and helped shape the product.
Read full articleProseLint Web v0.2.1 adds Datadog, Splunk, Canonical, and AI Tells style guides, organized by category for faster discovery. Find the exact Vale rule package your team needs.
Read full articleProseLint Web runs the powerful Vale linting engine entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your documents never leave your machine, ensuring complete privacy.
Read full articleProseLint Web v0.2.0 adds Vale custom rules without YAML, accept/reject vocabulary lists, format-aware linting, and scope filtering to reduce false positives in Markdown, MDX, and Hugo content.
Read full articleBuild a custom Vale rule that catches accidental word repetitions like 'the the' and 'is is' — a common typo that spell checkers miss. Step-by-step with screenshots.
Read full articleBuild a custom Vale rule that enforces title case in Markdown headings — catching inconsistent capitalization across your document. Step-by-step with screenshots.
Read full articleCreate a custom Vale rule that flags inconsistent spelling — like mixing 'advisor' and 'adviser' in the same document. Step-by-step with screenshots.
Read full articleFollow along step-by-step as we create a custom Vale rule that flags filler words like 'obviously' and 'basically' — no YAML required. Screenshots included at every stage.
Read full articleBuild a custom Vale rule that flags overuse of the word 'very' — helping writers tighten their prose. Step-by-step with screenshots.
Read full articleBuild a custom Vale rule that flags text with a high Flesch-Kincaid grade level — helping writers keep prose accessible. Step-by-step with screenshots.
Read full articleBuild a custom Vale rule that flags undefined acronyms like 'CRM' and 'GDPR' — ensuring readers always know what abbreviations mean. Step-by-step with screenshots.
Read full articleBuild a custom Vale rule that replaces jargon like 'utilize' and 'leverage' with plain-language alternatives — step by step, with screenshots, entirely in the browser.
Read full articleProseLint Web v0.2.0 surfaces Vale's vocabulary feature in the browser. Add brand names and technical terms to an accept list so they are never flagged, or words to a reject list so they are always caught.
Read full articleStop getting false positives from code blocks, Hugo shortcodes, and MDX tags. ProseLint Web v0.2.0 surfaces Vale's format ignore and scope filtering options so you can control exactly what gets linted.
Read full articleProseLint Web v0.2.0 brings Vale's custom rule engine to the browser with a visual builder. Access all 8 Vale check types including word bans, substitutions, consistency, and readability — no YAML knowledge required.
Read full articleA community member flagged the missing account deletion option as a GDPR concern. We listened, and the latest version of ProseLint Web now lets you delete your account with a secure confirmation flow.
Read full articleA community member pointed out that ProseLint Web should clearly attribute the open source software it distributes. Here's how we responded with a dedicated licenses page, per-package license badges, and full dependency transparency.
Read full articleWhy we renamed the project, how we clarified upstream attribution, and what this means for users.
Read full articleLint MDX, AsciiDoc, and advanced documentation formats with ProseLint Web. Get style checking for complex formats that standard grammar checkers don't support.
Read full articleBuild documentation quality workflows without commercial subscriptions. Open-source Vale linting plus free ProseLint Web provides professional quality for any team budget.
Read full articleWork offline without sacrificing writing quality. ProseLint Web caches completely for offline linting—perfect for flights, remote locations, and internet-free environments.
Read full articleAutomate style guide enforcement with Vale. Use Google, Microsoft, Red Hat style guides in your browser for consistent technical documentation without manual checking.
Read full articleYour drafts deserve privacy. Learn why client-side linting protects sensitive content better than cloud-based grammar checkers and how ProseLint Web keeps writing local.
Read full articleStop manually fixing style issues. ProseLint Web's quick-fix system applies corrections with one click—from simple replacements to complex transformations.
Read full articleZero-install markdown linting in your browser. Check style, grammar, and consistency without CLI tools, npm packages, or local configuration. Start linting in seconds.
Read full articleCompare ProseLint Web to paid grammar checkers like Grammarly. Get free, privacy-first markdown linting with professional style guides—no subscription required.
Read full articleStop documentation reviewer fatigue before it starts. Learn how technical writers can self-review with Vale linting before submitting pull requests in docs-as-code workflows, saving time and improving review quality.
Read full articleHow technical writers can use Vale in the browser to enforce style, keep docs consistent, and preserve privacy with zero configuration.
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