Benoit

• Description - Benoit is a programming language that transpiles to JavaScript, optimized for human-AI pair programming. It achieves ~68% token reduction versus equivalent JavaScript, making it ideal for LLM-assisted coding. Its most distinctive feature is inline test assertions as first-class syntax — tests live right next to the function definition and are automatically extracted into a test harness. The entire transpiler is ~500 lines with zero dependencies.
• Creator - Robin Fragnière
• Release Date - 2026
• Links - GitHub
• Applications
  • AI-assisted programming
  • Rapid prototyping
  • Scripting and automation
  • Educational projects

Package Managers

• npm

Tutorial

• GitHub README
• Language Specification