sloc ☆
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Description:
Simple tool to count source lines of code
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.3.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 24, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  GitHub  |  formulae.brew.sh
Stars: 967  |  Forks: 81  |  Language: CoffeeScript  |  Category: Developer tools
Tags: sloc loc metrics code-analysis cli
Install: brew install sloc
About:
sloc is a command-line utility that counts physical lines of source code across various programming languages. It provides a quick and straightforward way to assess project size and complexity without the overhead of more complex static analysis tools.
Key Features:
  • Supports over 150 programming and markup languages
  • Provides detailed breakdowns including physical lines, source lines, and comments
  • Zero-dependency Node.js application for easy installation and fast execution
  • Machine-readable output formats (JSON, CSV) for integration with other tools
Use Cases:
  • Quickly estimating the scope and complexity of a new codebase
  • Generating metrics for project documentation or reporting
  • Comparing code density across different languages or project versions
Alternatives:
  • cloc – cloc is written in Perl and is often pre-installed on systems, but sloc offers a lighter, Node.js-based alternative with similar functionality.
  • tokei – tokei is significantly faster and written in Rust, making it better suited for extremely large codebases, whereas sloc is simpler and sufficient for standard projects.
Version History
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Dec 24, 2025 9:55pm 0.3.2 0 VERSION_BUMP c1c97382
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