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pyspelling for Mac

Spell checker automation tool

Quick answer: pyspelling is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pyspelling. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 25 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pyspelling is

pyspelling is a command-line tool for macOS: spell checker automation tool.

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 pyspelling

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

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 pyspelling on Mac?

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

Is pyspelling open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does pyspelling 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 pyspelling?

It was installed 25 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6032 in this catalogue.

What version of pyspelling is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.13.