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varlock for Mac

Add declarative schema to .env files using @env-spec decorator comments

Quick answer: varlock is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install varlock. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 84 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What varlock is

varlock is a command-line tool for macOS: add declarative schema to .env files using @env-spec decorator comments.

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 varlock

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install varlock on Mac?

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

Is varlock open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does varlock 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 varlock?

It was installed 84 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3725 in this catalogue.

What version of varlock is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.23.0.