Syntax
Validates JS, TS, JSON, YAML, CSS, HTML.
One of 122 modules in the GateTest scan suite. Catches the issue before it reaches code review, and on paid tiers opens a pull request with the fix already written.
Unclosed bracket at src/api/handler.ts:148
Why we catch it
The foundation. Catches the bugs every linter and compiler should have caught but didn't.
The Syntax module sits in this category alongside 6 related modules. Together they form one of the layers of a GateTest scan — checks fire in parallel, findings cluster by root cause, and on paid tiers the AI auto-fix loop reads each finding, writes the fix, validates against the scanner, and opens a PR.
How GateTest covers syntax
- Runs on every tier, including Quick. Every repository tier — Quick ($29), Full ($99), Scan + Fix ($199) and Forensic ($399). It is one of the four modules the Quick tier runs. No additional configuration.
- Free CLI.
npm i -g @gatetest/cli && gatetest --module syntaxagainst any local repo. No paywall on the scanning itself. - AI auto-fix PR. Scan + Fix tier opens a pull request with the fix, a regression test, and a pair-review by a second AI reviewer. Forensic Scan tier adds per-finding diagnosis and cross-finding attack-chain correlation.
- Honest confidence rating. Findings come with high / medium / low confidence so noisy patterns don't block the gate. The confidence-calibrator trainer reads customer suppressions and tightens rules over time.
Scan your repo for syntax
Free preview of the headline findings. Pay per scan, not per seat — one-time scans never auto-renew.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Syntax module catch?
Validates JS, TS, JSON, YAML, CSS, HTML. Example finding: Unclosed bracket at src/api/handler.ts:148
Does GateTest fix Syntax issues automatically?
Yes — on the Scan + Fix tier ($199) and Forensic Scan tier ($399), the fix engine reads the finding, writes the fix, validates against the scanner, writes a regression test, and opens a pull request for your review.
Which tiers include the Syntax module?
Every repository tier — Quick ($29), Full ($99), Scan + Fix ($199) and Forensic ($399). It is one of the four modules the Quick tier runs.
Can I run the Syntax module from the CLI for free?
Yes — install with `npm i -g @gatetest/cli` and run `gatetest --module syntax`. The local CLI is free; paid tiers add AI auto-fix and the cross-finding correlation work.