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cmake-lint for Mac

Static code checker for CMake files

Quick answer: cmake-lint is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install cmake-lint. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 14 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What cmake-lint is

cmake-lint is a developer tool for macOS: static code checker for CMake files.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/cmake-lint/cmake-lint.

How to install cmake-lint

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install cmake-lint on Mac?

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

Is cmake-lint open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does cmake-lint 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 cmake-lint?

It was installed 14 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7350 in this catalogue.

What version of cmake-lint is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.4.3.