simple_lint

Free#13 of 20 in Dart Flutter Static Analysis Tools

simple_lint: A free, focused supplement for enforcing consistent Dart package imports. Ranked #13 of 20 in Dart Flutter Static Analysis Tools by our editors (6.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for projects needing a small set of import conventions.

6.8/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.8 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Projects needing a small set of import conventions
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Dart analysis
Yes
Facts checked
26 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Adds package-import conventions to flutter_lints
- Configures directly through analysis_options.yaml
- Free, open-source Dart package for Flutter projects
Where it doesn't
- Narrow scope centered on import-style rules
- No official support or Google endorsement
- Distributed as a package, not a hosted analysis service

Our verdict on simple_lint

simple_lint is an open-source Dart package for Flutter projects that extends flutter_lints with rules for consistent import paths. It is aimed at teams that want to reduce bugs caused by importing the same file through different paths, without adopting a broad static-analysis suite. The ruleset is particularly relevant to projects standardizing package imports across a shared codebase.

The published package configuration is free: simple_lint is added as a development dependency and enabled through analysis_options.yaml. Setup therefore takes place inside the project’s existing Dart analysis configuration rather than through a separate hosted dashboard. Its configuration also excludes the build directory from analysis, keeping generated build output outside the linting scope. The core rules include always_use_package_imports for enforcing package imports and prefer_relative_imports for disabling relative imports.

Its main strength is a focused import-style policy layered on top of flutter_lints. That narrow design can make the package useful as a small, explicit addition when import consistency is the main concern. However, simple_lint is not presented as a comprehensive analyzer, and its feature set does not extend beyond the stated lint rules and configuration behavior. The package also states that it has no official support and is not developed or endorsed by Google. Choose it when a free, lightweight ruleset meets the project’s needs; choose a broader static-analysis option when you need wider rule coverage or a larger tooling ecosystem.

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simple_lint pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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simple_lint fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Dart analysis	Yes
Flutter analysis	Yes
Deployment	Not verified
IDE support	Not verified
Security analysis	Not verified
CI integration	Not verified
Pricing	Free plan
Website	pub.dev
Facts checked	26 Sep 2026

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