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style-check for Mac

Parses latex-formatted text in search of forbidden phrases

Quick answer: style-check is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install style-check. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-only licence.

What style-check is

style-check is a command-line tool for macOS: parses latex-formatted text in search of forbidden phrases.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-only licence.

How to install style-check

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

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 style-check on Mac?

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

Is style-check open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-only licence.

Does style-check 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 style-check?

Homebrew does not publish a 30-day install count for this package, which usually means it is installed directly rather than through the analytics-reporting path.

What version of style-check is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.14.