# Harper

Grammar checker for developers.

Source: [Console review](<https://console.dev/tools/harper>)

Website: [https://writewithharper.com/](<https://writewithharper.com/>)

Profile updated: 2026-10-16

Category: [Local development](<https://console.dev/tools/categories/developer-tools-local-development>)

## Supported tech stack

Research checked: 2026-10-11

### Runs on

- Browser (Runtime)
- macOS (Operating system)

### SDK support

- JavaScript (Language)
- Rust (Language)

Source: [Research source](<https://writewithharper.com/>)

Documented compatibility; coverage may be incomplete. Written in describes implementation, not user-project language support.

Harper is available as a JavaScript library, Rust crate, browser extension and macOS system-wide tool.

## Console’s review — 2024-10-03

Reviewed: 2024-10-03

Author: [David Mytton](<https://console.dev/about#david-mytton>)

Citation: [This review](<https://console.dev/tools/harper#review_447ed780cb90c125d6c62593cee7be17eb80b9145b60afee403e0a27046b3db4>)

### What we like

Like Grammarly, but local. Available as a language server for IDE integration. Also available as an Obsidian or Zed plugin. Low-latency linting with minimal memory usage. WebAssembly build also available for embedding into apps. Customizable dictionary with config.

### Tradeoffs

No easily accessible quick start guide - you need to delve into the GitHub repo to find the instructions.

This review reflects Console’s assessment at publication on 2024-10-03. Features and limitations may have changed since the review date.

## Is Harper a fit?

Based on [Console’s review published on 2024-10-03](<https://console.dev/tools/harper#review_447ed780cb90c125d6c62593cee7be17eb80b9145b60afee403e0a27046b3db4>).

Summary updated: 2026-10-16

### Who it’s for

Developers should consider Harper

### Why consider it

Harper provides low-latency linting with minimal memory usage

### Keep in mind

Harper lacks an easily accessible quick start guide

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