style-check ☆
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Description:
Parses latex-formatted text in search of forbidden phrases
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: latex proofreading style-guide cli documentation
Install: brew install style-check
About:
StyleCheck is a command-line utility designed to parse LaTeX-formatted text and identify forbidden phrases or non-compliant language. It helps enforce specific writing standards, such as avoiding passive voice or banned terminology, making it ideal for academic and technical documentation. The tool provides detailed feedback to help authors maintain consistency and adhere to custom style guides.
Key Features:
  • Parses LaTeX source files to find specific forbidden phrases
  • Checks for common style issues like passive voice
  • Provides configurable rules for custom style guides
  • Outputs detailed error reports with file locations
Use Cases:
  • Enforcing a strict style guide for academic papers or theses
  • Reviewing technical documentation for banned terminology
  • Automating quality checks in a CI/CD pipeline for LaTeX projects
Alternatives:
  • chktex – chktex focuses on finding typographical and formatting errors in LaTeX, whereas StyleCheck is specialized for enforcing linguistic and phrasing rules.
  • proselint – proselint checks plain text for style and usage issues; StyleCheck is specifically designed to handle LaTeX syntax.
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