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codespell for Mac

Fix common misspellings in source code and text files

Quick answer: codespell is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install codespell. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-only licence. It has 237 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What codespell is

codespell is a command-line tool for macOS: fix common misspellings in source code and text 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/codespell-project/codespell.

How to install codespell

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install codespell on Mac?

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

Is codespell open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-only licence.

Does codespell 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 codespell?

It was installed 237 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2294 in this catalogue.

What version of codespell is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.4.3.