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Dart formatter vs swift-format
Both stand on code formatting tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Visit Dart formatter Free plan iPhoneLinuxMac
Choose swift-format for a free, Apache-2.0 tool that formats and lints Swift with command-line, plugin, API, and editor integration options. It is especially useful when you want configurable behavior or SourceKit-LSP support. Consider another approach if your code relies on syntax unsupported by the version you use or if you need an established default style standard.
Visit swift-formatThe facts
| Dart formatter | swift-format | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | iPhone, Linux, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | dart.dev | github.com |
| On code formatting tools | #31 of 34 | #27 of 34 |
Dart formatter: what it does well
swift-format: what it does well
- Formats files or standard-input Swift code
- Lint command reports style violations
- JSON configuration supports customization
- SwiftFormatter and SwiftLinter APIs
- Swift Package Manager command plugins
What to know first
- Earlier versions may not recognize newer Swift syntax
- Current style is presented as experimental
- Installation is documented through the Swift toolchain, Homebrew, or a source build
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