Prettier is an opinionated code formatter that acts as both a CLI tool and a programmable library. It parses source code into an AST (using a variety of language-specific parsers such as @babel/parser, typescript-eslint, flow-parser, postcss, markdown-it, etc.), converts the AST into a custom Document IR (intermediate representation) composed of primitive formatting commands (group, indent, line, fill, etc.), and then prints the Document IR into a formatted string. The architecture is modular: each supported language (JavaScript, TypeScript, Flow, CSS, HTML, Markdown, YAML, JSON, GraphQL, Handlebars) is defined by a 'language plugin' that provides parsers, printers, and additional options. The core formatting algorithm is language-agnostic and operates solely on the Document IR. Key entry points are the CLI (bin/prettier.cjs) and the JavaScript API (src/index.js). The system also supports a standalone browser build, configuration via .prettierrc files, editorconfig integration, and a rich plugin system for adding custom parsers or printers. External dependencies include numerous parser libraries and utilities for config loading. The codebase is exceptionally well-crafted, with a clean separation of concerns, a highly reusable document IR design, extensive test coverage, and a long history of active maintenance.