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spectral-cli for Mac

JSON/YAML linter and support OpenAPI v3.1/v3.0/v2.0, and AsyncAPI v2.x

Quick answer: spectral-cli is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install spectral-cli. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 157 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What spectral-cli is

spectral-cli is a command-line tool for macOS: JSON/YAML linter and support OpenAPI v3.1/v3.0/v2.0, and AsyncAPI v2.x.

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 spectral-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 spectral-cli.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install spectral-cli on Mac?

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

Is spectral-cli open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does spectral-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 spectral-cli?

It was installed 157 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2776 in this catalogue.

What version of spectral-cli is current?

The latest packaged version is 6.17.0.