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markdownlint-cli for Mac

CLI for Node.js style checker and lint tool for Markdown files

Quick answer: markdownlint-cli is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install markdownlint-cli. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 1,623 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What markdownlint-cli is

markdownlint-cli is a command-line tool for macOS: CLI for Node.js style checker and lint tool for Markdown files.

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/igorshubovych/markdownlint-cli.

How to install markdownlint-cli

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install markdownlint-cli on Mac?

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

Is markdownlint-cli open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does markdownlint-cli 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 markdownlint-cli?

It was installed 1,623 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #755 in this catalogue.

What version of markdownlint-cli is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.50.0.