buildozer
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Description:
Rewrite bazel BUILD files using standard commands
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 8.2.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: bazel build-system refactoring devtools
Install: brew install buildozer
About:
Buildozer is a command-line tool for programmatically editing and rewriting Bazel BUILD files. It provides a robust way to perform large-scale refactoring across a codebase, enabling developers to manage build rules, dependencies, and metadata efficiently. This tool is essential for maintaining consistency in large Bazel projects.
Key Features:
  • Programmatic editing of BUILD files via CLI
  • Supports batch operations across multiple files
  • Query-based selection of build targets
  • Idempotent and safe for automated scripts
Use Cases:
  • Migrating dependencies across a large monorepo
  • Enforcing build hygiene and linting rules
  • Automating updates to build metadata
Alternatives:
  • buildifier – Buildifier formats and lintes BUILD files, while Buildozer focuses on programmatic rewriting and structural edits.
License: Apache-2.0
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 12, 2025 4:32pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 27af5cd6
Jan 9, 2025 1:51pm 0 VERSION_BUMP b1f198ae