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cpplint for Mac

Static code checker for C++

Quick answer: cpplint is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install cpplint. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 26 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What cpplint is

cpplint is a developer tool for macOS: static code checker for C++.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.

How to install cpplint

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

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 cpplint on Mac?

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

Is cpplint open source?

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

Does cpplint 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 cpplint?

It was installed 26 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5879 in this catalogue.

What version of cpplint is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.0.2.