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clang-format for Mac

Formatting tools for C, C++, Obj-C, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript

Quick answer: clang-format is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install clang-format. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 WITH LLVM-exception licence. It has 6,802 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What clang-format is

clang-format is a command-line tool for macOS: formatting tools for C, C++, Obj-C, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript.

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 WITH LLVM-exception licence.

How to install clang-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 clang-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 clang-format on Mac?

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

Is clang-format open source?

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

Does clang-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 clang-format?

It was installed 6,802 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #258 in this catalogue.

What version of clang-format is current?

The latest packaged version is 23.1.4.