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Blinter is a linter for Windows batch files that provides comprehensive static analysis to identify syntax errors, security vulnerabilities, performance issues, and style problems. CodeRabbit runs Blinter version 1.1.7.

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Files

Blinter will run on files with the following extensions:
  • .bat
  • .cmd

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Configuration

Blinter is enabled by default. Enable or disable it with .coderabbit.yaml or the CodeRabbit web UI:
.coderabbit.yaml
CodeRabbit runs Blinter with its built-in rules. Repository blinter.ini files and repository-provided plugins are not loaded.

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When we skip Blinter

CodeRabbit will skip running Blinter when:
  • No batch files are found in the pull request.
  • Blinter is already running in GitHub workflows.

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Features

Blinter provides comprehensive static analysis with:
  • 159 Built-in Rules across 5 severity levels:
    • Error Level (E001-E999): Critical syntax errors that prevent execution
    • Warning Level (W001-W999): Potential runtime issues and bad practices
    • Style Level (S001-S999): Code formatting and readability improvements
    • Security Level (SEC001+): Security vulnerabilities and dangerous operations
    • Performance Level (P001-P999): Optimization opportunities and efficiency improvements

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Profile behavior

  • Style findings are suppressed in all profiles.
  • In non-assertive profiles, warning-level findings are also suppressed.