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detekt for Mac

Static code analysis for Kotlin

Quick answer: detekt is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install detekt. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 291 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What detekt is

detekt is a command-line tool for macOS: static code analysis for Kotlin.

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 detekt

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

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 detekt on Mac?

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

Is detekt open source?

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

Does detekt 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 detekt?

It was installed 291 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2068 in this catalogue.

What version of detekt is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.23.8.