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cspell for Mac

Spell checker for code

Quick answer: cspell is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install cspell. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 322 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What cspell is

cspell is a command-line tool for macOS: spell checker for 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 MIT licence.

How to install cspell

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

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 cspell on Mac?

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

Is cspell open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does cspell 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 cspell?

It was installed 322 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1943 in this catalogue.

What version of cspell is current?

The latest packaged version is 10.4.0.