An EJS formatter restructures Embedded JavaScript templates with consistent HTML indentation and proper control flow tag handling. Used in Node.js Express applications and static site generators, EJS templates mix HTML with <% %> scriptlet tags. This formatter detects if, for, and while tags and indents the HTML inside them automatically.
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How to Use the EJS Formatter
EJS (Embedded JavaScript) templates are widely used in Node.js web applications. They embed JavaScript logic directly in HTML using <% %> tags. When templates grow large with nested loops and conditionals, the indentation breaks down. An EJS formatter restores consistent indentation and makes the control flow structure visible at a glance.
Step 1: Paste Your EJS Template
Copy your .ejs file into the input area. The formatter accepts any valid EJS syntax including loops, conditionals, output expressions, and include directives.
Step 2: Choose Indentation
Select 2 spaces, 4 spaces, or tabs. Click Format EJS to apply. The formatter increases indentation after control flow opening tags and decreases it when it encounters closing braces <% } %> or <% } else { %>.
Step 3: Understand Tag Types
EJS has several tag types that behave differently in the formatter: <% code %> scriptlet tags control indentation (if/for/while open; closing braces close), <%= expr %> and <%- expr %> output tags stay inline with surrounding HTML, and <%# comment %> comment tags are preserved.
EJS Template Best Practices
Keep EJS templates as thin views — move business logic to route handlers or helper functions. Use <%- include('partials/header') %> to break large templates into maintainable pieces. Consistent indentation makes it immediately clear which HTML elements are inside which control flow blocks, reducing rendering bugs.
FAQ
Is the EJS formatter free?
Yes, completely free with no signup required. Format unlimited EJS templates in your browser.
Is my EJS code safe?
Yes. All formatting runs locally in your browser. Your EJS templates are never sent to any server.
Which EJS tag types does this formatter support?
All standard EJS tags: <% %> scriptlet tags for control flow (adds indentation), <%= %> output tags that escape HTML, <%- %> unescaped output tags, <%# %> comment tags, and <%_ _%> whitespace-slurping variants. Control flow tags like if/for/while automatically increase indentation for the lines inside them.
Can I format EJS layouts and includes?
Yes. EJS include directives like <%- include('partial') %> are treated as output tags and formatted inline. The formatter handles full EJS layouts with header, body, and footer sections.
Does the formatter execute my EJS code?
No. The formatter only adjusts whitespace and indentation — it never executes JavaScript expressions inside your templates. Your data bindings and logic remain unchanged.
Can I minify EJS templates?
Yes. The Minify button collapses whitespace in your template while preserving all EJS tags and HTML structure, useful for reducing template file size.