JavaScript Comment Remover
Strip // and /* */ comments without touching comment-like text inside strings.
Your result will appear here as soon as you add some input.
How to use it
- 1Paste your input into the input box, or type it directly.
- 2Adjust the options if you need something other than the defaults.
- 3The result updates as you type.
- 4Copy the result to your clipboard or download it as a file.
About the JavaScript Comment Remover
The source is walked character by character, tracking whether the cursor is inside a string, a template literal or an escape sequence. That is what stops the `//` in a URL inside a string from being treated as the start of a comment - the failure mode of every regex-based comment remover.
Questions people ask
Is your code uploaded to a server?
No. This tool runs entirely in your browser using standard web APIs, so your code never leaves your device. You can confirm it by opening your browser's network panel while the tool runs, or by disconnecting from the internet after the page has loaded.
Is it free, and do I need an account?
Yes, it is free, and there is no account, no sign-up and no watermark on the result. The project is funded by optional donations.