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ShellCheck
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ShellCheck
Free
Static analysis for shell scripts · use on web, terminal, in editors, or in build and test suites
Read 7 Oct 2026 · shellcheck.net
On the record
- Apple Silicon
- The project states that it has no official Apple Silicon binaries and points to third-party builds.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Build requirement
- Compiling ShellCheck from source requires 2 GB of RAM, according to the project README.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Checks
- It aims to identify syntax problems, semantic issues, and subtle pitfalls that could make scripts fail in future circumstances.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- CI integrations
- The project lists services including Travis CI, Codacy, Code Climate, CodeFactor, CircleCI, GitHub Actions, and Trunk as supporting ShellCheck.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Command line
- ShellCheck can run from a terminal with the command `shellcheck yourscript`.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Editor integrations
- The project lists integrations for Vim, Emacs, Sublime, Pulsar Edit, and VS Code, with GCC error compatibility for other editors.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Install options
- The project documents installation through package managers, precompiled binaries, Docker, and source compilation.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Intended use
- The project says ShellCheck is mostly intended for interactive use, but can also be added to builds or test suites.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- License
- ShellCheck is available under the GPLv3 license.shellcheck.net · read 7 Oct 2026
- Output formats
- ShellCheck can emit JSON, CheckStyle compatible XML, GCC compatible warnings, and human-readable text with or without ANSI colors.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- ShellCheck is a static analysis tool that gives warnings and suggestions for Bash and sh scripts.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Support and documentation
- The project documents ShellCheck in its wiki and invites users to report bugs through GitHub issues.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Web use
- Users can paste a shell script on ShellCheck.net for instant feedback.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
