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gurkencheck A linter for Gherkin feature files.

no-multiple-empty-lines

Limits how many blank lines may sit next to each other.

What it does#

One blank line separates things. Several in a row just add scrolling. If your team likes a wider gap between scenarios, raise the limit rather than switching the rule off. Blank lines inside a doc string are left alone, because they are part of the text being quoted.

Turning it on#

Add this to your .gurkencheckrc:

{
  "no-multiple-empty-lines": ["on", {"max": 2}]
}

Settings#

SettingValueIf you leave it outWhat it does
max number of lines 1 How many blank lines may sit next to each other. Each blank line past this is reported.

Examples#

Passes
# With "max" left at 1:
Feature: Logging in

  Scenario: A known user logs in
    Given I am a known user
Fails
# With "max" left at 1:
Feature: Logging in



  Scenario: A known user logs in
    Given I am a known user

gurkencheck reports: Multiple empty lines are not allowed