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swift-format for Mac

Formatting technology for Swift source code

Quick answer: swift-format is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install swift-format. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 1,641 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What swift-format is

swift-format is a developer tool for macOS: formatting technology for Swift source code.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/swiftlang/swift-format.

How to install swift-format

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

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 swift-format on Mac?

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

Is swift-format open source?

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

Does swift-format 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 swift-format?

It was installed 1,641 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #750 in this catalogue.

What version of swift-format is current?

The latest packaged version is 604.0.0.