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

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 24, 2025 9:55pm	0.3.2	0	VERSION_BUMP	c1c97382