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dockerfmt for Mac

Dockerfile format and parser. a modern dockfmt

Quick answer: dockerfmt is a DevOps tool for macOS. Install it with brew install dockerfmt. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 16 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What dockerfmt is

dockerfmt is a DevOps tool for macOS: dockerfile format and parser. a modern dockfmt.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/reteps/dockerfmt.

How to install dockerfmt

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install dockerfmt on Mac?

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

Is dockerfmt open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does dockerfmt 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 dockerfmt?

It was installed 16 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7046 in this catalogue.

What version of dockerfmt is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.5.4.