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
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Mar 11, 2023 5:49am 1.0.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 0fe54313
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