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autocorrect for Mac

Linter and formatter to improve copywriting, correct spaces, words between CJK

Quick answer: autocorrect is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install autocorrect. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 51 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What autocorrect is

autocorrect is a command-line tool for macOS: linter and formatter to improve copywriting, correct spaces, words between CJK.

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 autocorrect

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

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 autocorrect on Mac?

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

Is autocorrect open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does autocorrect 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 autocorrect?

It was installed 51 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4531 in this catalogue.

What version of autocorrect is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.16.3.