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commitlint for Mac

Lint commit messages according to a commit convention

Quick answer: commitlint is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install commitlint. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 131 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What commitlint is

commitlint is a command-line tool for macOS: lint commit messages according to a commit convention.

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

How to install commitlint

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

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 commitlint on Mac?

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

Is commitlint open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does commitlint 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 commitlint?

It was installed 131 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3035 in this catalogue.

What version of commitlint is current?

The latest packaged version is 21.2.4.