credo ☆
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Description:
Static code analysis tool for the Elixir
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.7.14@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @rrrene  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: elixir static-analysis code-quality linter developer-tools
Install: brew install credo
About:
Credo is a static code analysis tool that focuses on teaching and consistency rather than just finding errors. It provides actionable suggestions and code style guidelines to help teams maintain high-quality Elixir codebases. The tool integrates seamlessly into the development workflow, encouraging best practices and code readability.
Key Features:
  • Provides code readability suggestions and consistency checks
  • Highly configurable via .credo.exs file
  • Integrates with CI/CD pipelines
  • Includes a helpful mix task for easy execution
  • Offers detailed explanations for each check
Use Cases:
  • Enforcing consistent code style across Elixir projects
  • Identifying potential code smells and refactoring opportunities
  • Onboarding new developers with clear coding standards
  • Automated code quality checks in continuous integration
Alternatives:
  • dialyzer – Dialyzer focuses on type checking and finding type errors, while Credo focuses on code style, readability, and maintainability.
  • sobelow – Sobelow is a security-focused static analysis tool for Phoenix applications, whereas Credo covers broader code quality and style concerns.
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