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ktlint for Mac

Anti-bikeshedding Kotlin linter with built-in formatter

Quick answer: ktlint is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install ktlint. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 491 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ktlint is

ktlint is a command-line tool for macOS: anti-bikeshedding Kotlin linter with built-in formatter.

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 ktlint

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

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 ktlint on Mac?

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

Is ktlint open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does ktlint 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 ktlint?

It was installed 491 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1549 in this catalogue.

What version of ktlint is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.8.0.