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indent-string

Indent each line in a string for cleaner code formatting.

Status
Generally available
Last checked
Checked · Oct 10, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

A simple utility to indent every line of a given string by a specified number of spaces. This is useful for generating properly formatted text or code blocks, especially when dealing with multi-line strings in programming.

indent-string offers a lightweight, focused solution for string indentation in JavaScript projects, making it ideal for developers who need precise control over text formatting without the overhead of larger libraries.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Developers working with JavaScript who need to format multi-line strings for documentation or logging purposes.

  • Projects that require dynamic generation of indented text content.

Look elsewhere if

  • Use cases requiring complex text transformations beyond simple indentation.

  • Scenarios where a full-fledged text processing library is needed.

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

  1. 01

    Limited functionality for complex text manipulations

    The tool only supports basic indentation and lacks advanced text formatting features.

  2. 02

    Small community and limited support

    Given its simplicity, the project has a small user base and fewer contributors which can lead to slower issue resolution and feature requests.

  3. 03

    No built-in support for tab indentation

    The tool only supports spaces for indentation, requiring manual conversion if tabs are preferred.

What it does well

  • Indent each line in a string by a specified number of spaces.

  • Supports custom indentation characters (not just spaces).

Pricing

Free tier
YesOpen source — free to use
Paid from
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise plan
No

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