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editorconfig for Mac

Maintain consistent coding style between multiple editors

Quick answer: editorconfig is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install editorconfig. It is distributed under the BSD-2-Clause licence. It has 76 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What editorconfig is

editorconfig is a command-line tool for macOS: maintain consistent coding style between multiple editors.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the BSD-2-Clause licence.

How to install editorconfig

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install editorconfig on Mac?

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

Is editorconfig open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the BSD-2-Clause licence.

Does editorconfig 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 editorconfig?

It was installed 76 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3889 in this catalogue.

What version of editorconfig is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.12.11.