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flake8 for Mac

Lint your Python code for style and logical errors

Quick answer: flake8 is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install flake8. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 448 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What flake8 is

flake8 is a developer tool for macOS: lint your Python code for style and logical errors.

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 flake8

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install flake8.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install flake8 on Mac?

Run brew install flake8 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is flake8 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does flake8 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 flake8?

It was installed 448 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1622 in this catalogue.

What version of flake8 is current?

The latest packaged version is 7.4.1.