cspell ☆
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Description:
Spell checker for code
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 9.4.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: spell-checker developer-tools linter javascript cli
Install: brew install cspell
About:
CSpell is a powerful spell checker designed specifically for source code. It identifies and corrects spelling errors in code, comments, documentation, and configuration files. Its main value is preventing typos in technical projects, supporting a vast range of programming languages and frameworks.
Key Features:
  • Supports multiple programming languages and file types
  • Extensible with custom dictionaries and rules
  • Integrates with popular IDEs like VS Code
  • Can automatically fix typos
  • Command-line interface for CI/CD pipelines
Use Cases:
  • Checking spelling in source code and comments
  • Validating documentation files (Markdown, reStructuredText)
  • Automating spell checks in GitHub Actions or other CI/CD workflows
  • Maintaining consistent terminology across a codebase
Alternatives:
  • codespell – Codespell focuses on fixing common misspellings automatically, while CSpell offers more configuration and dictionary support.
  • typos – Typos is a fast, Rust-based spell checker, whereas CSpell is Node.js-based and highly extensible.
License: MIT
Dependencies: node
Bottles available for: all
Version History
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Nov 15, 2025 4:53pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 4f540703
Nov 12, 2025 4:57pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 44d16212
Oct 22, 2025 7:58am 0 VERSION_BUMP dcfc3b4b
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