pluginval ☆

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Description:
Cross-platform plugin validator and tester application

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.0.4@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @Tracktion | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: audio vst plugin testing developer-tools

Install: brew install --cask pluginval

About:
pluginval is a command-line utility designed to validate audio plugins (VST, VST3, AU, CLAP) across Windows, macOS, and Linux. It runs plugins in a separate process to ensure stability, preventing DAW crashes during testing. The tool verifies that plugins meet essential technical requirements and behave correctly, making it invaluable for developers ensuring cross-platform compatibility.

Key Features:

Cross-platform validation (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Process isolation to prevent DAW crashes
Automated unit testing via command line
Support for VST2, VST3, AU, and CLAP formats

Use Cases:

Plugin developers verifying compatibility before release
Automated CI/CD pipelines for audio software
Troubleshooting plugin crashes in DAWs

Alternatives:

Steinberg VST3 PlugIn Tester – Official VST3 tester, but limited to VST3 format and not cross-platform
JUCE Plugin Host – Good for manual testing but lacks automated validation features

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