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clang-format

brew install clang-format v22.1.8 Apache-2.0 WITH LLVM-exception

Code formatter for C, C++, Objective-C, Java, JavaScript, and TypeScript that enforces consistent style via .clang-format config files.

Why you might care

Essential tool for teams enforcing uniform code style across polyglot projects; drop-in formatter that integrates with editors and CI pipelines. Supports customizable style guides (LLVM, Google, Chromium, WebKit presets) and can auto-format or check compliance in batch operations.

Categories

formatter linter

Alternatives

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Build dependencies

cmake

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