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api-linter for Mac

Linter for APIs defined in protocol buffers

Quick answer: api-linter is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install api-linter. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 9 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What api-linter is

api-linter is a developer tool for macOS: linter for APIs defined in protocol buffers.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.

How to install api-linter

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

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 api-linter on Mac?

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

Is api-linter open source?

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

Does api-linter 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 api-linter?

It was installed 9 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8265 in this catalogue.

What version of api-linter is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.4.0.