wtf is javascriptnext.tmlanguage?

yyx990803/javascriptnext.tmlanguage — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-07-17 · repo last pushed 2015-07-26

★ 3Audience · developerComplexity · 1/5Dormant

Mindmap

mindmap
  root((repo))
    What it does
      Highlights JavaScript syntax
      Supports ES6 features
      Replaces default highlighter
    Tech stack
      YAML rule files
      Converted to XML
      Sublime Text package
    Use cases
      Highlight arrow functions
      Highlight classes
      Highlight destructuring
    Audience
      Developers
      Sublime Text users
    Setup
      Install via Package Control
      Pick matching color scheme
      Switch file syntax mode

mindmap root((repo)) What it does Highlights JavaScript syntax Supports ES6 features Replaces default highlighter Tech stack YAML rule files Converted to XML Sublime Text package Use cases Highlight arrow functions Highlight classes Highlight destructuring Audience Developers Sublime Text users Setup Install via Package Control Pick matching color scheme Switch file syntax mode

Why would anyone build with this?

REASON 1

Install this package in Sublime Text so modern JavaScript syntax like arrow functions and classes highlights correctly.

REASON 2

Pair the syntax highlighter with a matching color scheme for a more readable editing experience.

REASON 3

Contribute new syntax rules by editing the simpler YAML files instead of raw XML.

REASON 4

Fix a Sublime Text setup where new ES6 features show up as errors or unstyled generic code.

What's in the stack?

YAMLXMLSublime Text

How it stacks up

	yyx990803/javascriptnext.tmlanguage	0marildo/imago	100/geotwitter
Stars	3	3	3
Language	—	Python	Python
Last pushed	2015-07-26	—	2015-09-10
Maintenance	Dormant	—	Dormant
Setup difficulty	—	easy	moderate
Complexity	1/5	2/5	3/5
Audience	developer	general	general

Figures from each repo's GitHub metadata at analysis time.

Yoink these prompts

Prompt 1

Walk me through installing this ES6 syntax highlighter in Sublime Text using Package Control.

Prompt 2

Explain how the YAML rule files in this repo get converted into Sublime Text's XML syntax format.

Prompt 3

Help me add a highlighting rule for a JavaScript feature that isn't covered yet in this tmLanguage file.

Prompt 4

Recommend a color scheme that works well with this ES6-aware JavaScript syntax highlighter.

Frequently asked questions