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alejandra for Mac

Command-line tool for formatting Nix Code

Quick answer: alejandra is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install alejandra. It is distributed under the Unlicense licence. It has 23 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What alejandra is

alejandra is a command-line tool for macOS: command-line tool for formatting Nix Code.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Unlicense licence.

How to install alejandra

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install alejandra.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install alejandra on Mac?

Run brew install alejandra in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is alejandra open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Unlicense licence.

Does alejandra run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is alejandra?

It was installed 23 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6170 in this catalogue.

What version of alejandra is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.1.0.