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sloc for Mac

Simple tool to count source lines of code

Quick answer: sloc is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install sloc. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 14 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What sloc is

sloc is a command-line tool for macOS: simple tool to count source lines of code.

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/flosse/sloc.

How to install sloc

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

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 sloc on Mac?

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

Is sloc open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does sloc 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 sloc?

It was installed 14 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7453 in this catalogue.

What version of sloc is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.3.2.