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gitlint for Mac

Linting for your git commit messages

Quick answer: gitlint is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install gitlint. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 46 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What gitlint is

gitlint is a developer tool for macOS: linting for your git commit messages.

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 gitlint

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

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 gitlint on Mac?

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

Is gitlint open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does gitlint 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 gitlint?

It was installed 46 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4724 in this catalogue.

What version of gitlint is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.19.1.