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ruff for Mac

Extremely fast Python linter, written in Rust

Quick answer: ruff is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install ruff. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 13,926 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ruff is

ruff is a command-line tool for macOS: extremely fast Python linter, written in Rust.

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 ruff

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

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 ruff on Mac?

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

Is ruff open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does ruff 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 ruff?

It was installed 13,926 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #152 in this catalogue.

What version of ruff is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.17.2.