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X-SwiftFormat for Mac

Xcode extension to format Swift code

Quick answer: X-SwiftFormat is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask x-swiftformat. The project is open source.

What X-SwiftFormat is

X-SwiftFormat is a developer tool for macOS: xcode extension to format Swift code.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/ruiaureliano/X-SwiftFormat.

How to install X-SwiftFormat

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

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 X-SwiftFormat on Mac?

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

Is X-SwiftFormat open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: ruiaureliano/X-SwiftFormat.

Does X-SwiftFormat run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is X-SwiftFormat?

Homebrew does not publish a 30-day install count for this package, which usually means it is installed directly rather than through the analytics-reporting path.

What version of X-SwiftFormat is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.1.