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actionlint for Mac

Static checker for GitHub Actions workflow files

Quick answer: actionlint is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install actionlint. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 25,327 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What actionlint is

actionlint is a developer tool for macOS: static checker for GitHub Actions workflow files.

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 actionlint

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install actionlint on Mac?

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

Is actionlint open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does actionlint 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 actionlint?

It was installed 25,327 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #79 in this catalogue.

What version of actionlint is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.7.12.