How can I check JavaScript code for syntax errors ONLY from the command line?

Question

JavaScript programs can be checked for errors in IDEs or using online web apps but I\'m looking for a way to detect syntax errors alone.

I\'ve tried JSLint and

Answer 1

JSHint does what you want. http://www.jshint.com/

You can configure which warnings or errors to show.

An example:

$ jshint myfile.js
myfile.js: line 10, col 39, Octal literals are not allowed in strict mode.

1 error