hunspell ☆
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Description:
Spell checker and morphological analyzer
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: spell-checking nlp text-processing dictionary c++
Install: brew install hunspell
About:
Hunspell is a fast, open-source spell checker designed for use with long-word dictionaries and complex morphological languages. It serves as the core spelling engine for major software like Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and LibreOffice. Its primary value is providing robust, high-performance orthographic analysis and suggestions.
Key Features:
  • Morphological analysis for complex languages
  • Affix compression for compact dictionary storage
  • High-performance C++ implementation
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Open-source (GPL/LGPL/MPL)
Use Cases:
  • Integrating spell check functionality into text editors and IDEs
  • Building natural language processing (NLP) tools
  • Validating user input in web forms and applications
  • Creating dictionary generation tools
Alternatives:
  • Aspell – Aspell is an older GNU project; Hunspell is generally considered faster and handles complex morphological languages better.
  • Nuspell – Nuspell is a modern C++ rewrite of Hunspell, offering improved performance and full Unicode support while maintaining compatibility.
Version History
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Jan 9, 2023 11:04am 0 VERSION_BUMP 23f125f2
Dec 30, 2022 1:42am 0 VERSION_BUMP 16b51c46
Dec 30, 2022 1:42am 0 VERSION_BUMP 0253627a
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