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eslint for Mac

AST-based pattern checker for JavaScript

Quick answer: eslint is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install eslint. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 895 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What eslint is

eslint is a command-line tool for macOS: AST-based pattern checker for JavaScript.

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 eslint

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

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 eslint on Mac?

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

Is eslint open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does eslint 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 eslint?

It was installed 895 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1118 in this catalogue.

What version of eslint is current?

The latest packaged version is 10.13.0.