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prettier for Mac

Code formatter for JavaScript, CSS, JSON, GraphQL, Markdown, YAML

Quick answer: prettier is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install prettier. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 3,278 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What prettier is

prettier is a developer tool for macOS: code formatter for JavaScript, CSS, JSON, GraphQL, Markdown, YAML.

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 prettier

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install prettier on Mac?

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

Is prettier open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does prettier 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 prettier?

It was installed 3,278 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #471 in this catalogue.

What version of prettier is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.9.10.