What platforms does whalint run on?

whalint runs on the command line. It can also be self-hosted.

Is whalint still active?

Unverified. whalint has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to whalint?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include perf-lint-tool, codesextant, and danger-dart-linter.

Is whalint open source?

Yes — whalint is open source under the MIT license.

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whalint

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whalint is a zero-dependency command-line linter for analyzing Dockerfiles. It uses small, separate rule files to identify Dockerfile issues and support extensible static-analysis workflows for developers.

Open SourceMITCLISelf-hosted

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Overview

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In the Static analysis & linters space, whalint takes a focused approach. It focuses on catching Dockerfile errors and quality issues before they reach builds or deployments. whalint is an open-source project aimed at software developers. The project is open source (MIT). whalint is available on the command line, and it can be self-hosted.

whalint first shipped in 2026. Key capabilities include dockerfile linting, static analysis, and rule-based checks.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Dockerfile linting
Static analysis
Rule-based checks
Zero dependencies
Custom rules

Built with & integrations

Runs on

CLISelf-hosted

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License

MIT

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Frequently asked questions about whalint

What is whalint?: Whalint focuses on catching Dockerfile errors and quality issues before they reach builds or deployments. It is catalogued under Static analysis & linters on PulseGate.
Who is whalint for?: whalint is an open-source project built for software developers.
Is whalint free?: Yes — whalint is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does whalint run on?: whalint runs on the command line. It can also be self-hosted.
Is whalint still active?: Unverified. whalint has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to whalint?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include perf-lint-tool, codesextant, and danger-dart-linter.perf-lint-tool codesextant danger-dart-linter
How long has whalint been around?: whalint first shipped in 2026.
Is whalint open source?: Yes — whalint is open source under the MIT license.

At a glance

Platforms: CLI
Languages: English
License: MIT
First seen: 9 Aug 2026
Built for: software developers
Model: Open source
Solves: Catching Dockerfile errors and quality issues before they reach builds or deployments.

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Indexed: 9 Aug 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Aug 2026
Last seen: 9 Aug 2026

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Slug: whalint-pypi-org
Lifecycle last checked: 8 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 9 Aug 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Recorded source: taxonomy-pass-a.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 9 Aug 2026
Canonical URL: https://pypi.org/project/whalint

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