languagetool
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Description:
Style and grammar checker
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @LanguageTool  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: grammar nlp writing proofreading linter
Install: brew install languagetool
About:
LanguageTool is an open-source grammar and style checker that supports over 30 languages. It provides advanced suggestions for spelling, grammar, and phrasing, functioning as a powerful alternative to proprietary tools like Grammarly. The software can be used as a standalone application, browser extension, or integrated into various editors.
Key Features:
  • Multi-language support for over 30 languages
  • Advanced grammar, style, and spelling detection
  • Open-source and self-hostable
  • Integration with popular editors and browsers
Use Cases:
  • Proofreading academic papers and professional documents
  • Improving code comments and documentation clarity
  • Checking content for multilingual websites
Alternatives:
  • Grammarly – Proprietary SaaS with freemium model; LanguageTool offers open-source privacy and self-hosting.
  • vale – CLI-based linter focused on style guides; LanguageTool offers broader grammar checks.
Version History
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Oct 9, 2025 2:17pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 03144fa9
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