Description:
Grammar Checker for Developers
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 1.2.0@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 12, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
GitHub |
Docs |
formulae.brew.sh
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Stars: 8,878 |
Forks: 239 |
Language: Rust |
Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
grammar
developer-tools
writing
rust
cli
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Install:
brew install harper
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About:
Harper is a command-line grammar checker specifically designed for developers. It analyzes code comments, commit messages, and documentation to identify grammatical errors and suggest improvements. Its primary value is enhancing the clarity and professionalism of written content within the development workflow.
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Key Features:
- Grammar checking for code comments and commit messages
- Command-line interface (CLI) for integration into developer workflows
- Context-aware suggestions for technical writing
- Fast, native performance built in Rust
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Use Cases:
- Proofreading commit messages before pushing to a repository
- Improving grammar in codebase documentation and inline comments
- Ensuring clarity in technical documentation and README files
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Alternatives:
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vale
– Vale is a more general prose linter for style guides, while Harper is specifically tuned for developer-centric text like comments and commits.
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grammarly-cli
– Grammarly's CLI is a general-purpose grammar checker, whereas Harper is purpose-built for the context of software development.
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