clang-format@11 ☆

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Description:
Formatting tools for C, C++, Obj-C, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 11.1.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | @clangllvm | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: code-formatting c++ clang developer-tools linting

Install: brew install clang-format@11

About:
Clang-format is a standalone command-line tool that formats C, C++, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Objective-C code according to user-defined styles. It automatically applies consistent indentation, whitespace, and line-breaking rules, making it essential for maintaining codebases with multiple contributors. The tool integrates seamlessly into CI pipelines and IDEs to enforce style guides automatically.

Key Features:

Supports multiple languages including C++, Java, and JavaScript
Highly configurable style rules via .clang-format files
Automated code formatting for consistent style enforcement
Can format partial code snippets or full files
Integrates with git hooks and CI/CD pipelines

Use Cases:

Enforcing consistent coding standards across development teams
Automated code formatting in pre-commit hooks
Reformatting legacy codebases to modern standards
Integrating with code reviews to reduce style-related feedback

Alternatives:

clang-format@12 – Newer version with additional style options and language support
uncrustify – Alternative formatter with different configuration syntax, supports fewer languages
prettier – JavaScript-focused formatter that also handles some C-like languages but with different philosophy

License: Apache-2.0

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 12, 2025 7:55pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	5ef00329
Sep 30, 2023 4:03pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	7b90df92