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rubocop for Mac

Ruby static code analyzer and formatter, based on the community Ruby style guide

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

What rubocop is

rubocop is a command-line tool for macOS: ruby static code analyzer and formatter, based on the community Ruby style guide.

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 rubocop

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

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 rubocop on Mac?

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

Is rubocop open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does rubocop 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 rubocop?

It was installed 76 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3912 in this catalogue.

What version of rubocop is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.92.1.