eslint-plugin-inclusive-language is an ESLint plugin designed to identify and suggest alternatives for potentially exclusionary language in your JavaScript code. It helps improve code inclusivity by flagging terms that may be offensive or unwelcoming to certain groups. This plugin promotes more respectful and accessible communication within development environments by encouraging the use of neutral and universally understood terminology. It improves code quality by proactively addressing potentially harmful language.
The eslint-plugin-inclusive-language npm package saw initial releases in mid-2020, with versions 1.0.0 to 1.2.1. Version 2 followed in early 2021, with updates 2.0.0 to 2.1.1. A minor release, 2.2.0, occurred in December 2021. The latest release recorded in the data is version 2.2.1 in September 2023. No releases have occurred since then, including through September 12, 2025.
Eslint-plugin-inclusive-language npm package downloads show fluctuating interest. From March 2024 to August 2024, downloads generally increased, peaking in September 2024. After a dip, downloads rebounded in mid-2025 with a peak in June, followed by a decrease in July and August 2025. September 2025 showing a decline.
