typos
Source Code Spelling Correction
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes. Typos is actively maintained, has no runtime dependencies, runs on all major platforms, and is specifically designed for source code with low false positives—making it safe to run unattended in CI. The permissive dual license and integration with standard tools (GitHub Actions, pre-commit) make it a straightforward addition to most development workflows.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires Python 3.8 or later; the tool is a compiled binary wrapped for Python, so installation pulls a pre-built wheel for your platform.
- Medium install friction due to platform-specific wheels (macOS, Linux, Windows, including ARM64 support), but the package is actively maintained with a recent release and no runtime dependencies to manage.
License · maintenance · safety
permissive license (permissive) — Dual-licensed under MIT or Apache 2.0, both permissive licenses that allow commercial and private use with minimal restrictions.
last release 2026-08-03 (11 days) · last repo commit 2026-08-07 · 4,086 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 1,209,617 downloads/mo, #4,217 on PyPI
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pip install typos
typos # scan current directory for spelling mistakes
typos --write-changes # automatically fix found typos- Whether the dictionary of known typo corrections is regularly updated and how community contributions are incorporated.
- Performance characteristics on very large monorepos (the description claims 'fast enough' but no benchmarks are linked in the fact sheet).
- How the tool handles non-English source code or domain-specific terminology.
What it is and what it does
Typos is a command-line spell checker designed specifically for source code. It scans files for spelling mistakes and can automatically correct them, with built-in support for ignoring false positives through configuration files. Unlike traditional spell checkers that validate against a dictionary of correct words, typos maintains a curated list of known typo corrections to keep false positives low enough to run safely in CI/CD pipelines and pull requests without manual review.
The tool integrates with GitHub Actions, pre-commit hooks, and other CI systems, and provides multiple output formats (diff, JSON, plain text) for custom integrations. It handles common development scenarios like ignoring people's names, acronyms, and localized content through a `_typos.toml` configuration file. The package has no runtime dependencies and is distributed as pre-built binaries for multiple platforms and architectures.
Use it for
- Run in CI/CD to catch spelling mistakes in pull requests before merge, configured to auto-correct or report only.
- Integrate with pre-commit hooks to check spelling locally before commits, using the tool's low false-positive design.
- Scan monorepos for spelling errors across many files and languages without slowing down the build pipeline.
- Configure file-type-specific rules to skip spell-checking localized content (like .po files) while still checking filenames.
- Generate JSON output to feed typo reports into custom dashboards or quality gates in your development workflow.
Worth the install?
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Yes.
Typos is actively maintained, has no runtime dependencies, runs on all major platforms, and is specifically designed for source code with low false positives—making it safe to run unattended in CI. The permissive dual license and integration with standard tools (GitHub Actions, pre-commit) make it a straightforward addition to most development workflows.
Install
typos on PyPI
Before you install
Medium install friction due to platform-specific wheels (macOS, Linux, Windows, including ARM64 support), but the package is actively maintained with a recent release and no runtime dependencies to manage.
Requires Python 3.8 or later; the tool is a compiled binary wrapped for Python, so installation pulls a pre-built wheel for your platform.
License in practice
Dual-licensed under MIT or Apache 2.0, both permissive licenses that allow commercial and private use with minimal restrictions.
Quickstart
pip install typos
typos # scan current directory for spelling mistakes
typos --write-changes # automatically fix found typosVerify before relying
- Whether the dictionary of known typo corrections is regularly updated and how community contributions are incorporated.
- Performance characteristics on very large monorepos (the description claims 'fast enough' but no benchmarks are linked in the fact sheet).
- How the tool handles non-English source code or domain-specific terminology.
Package facts
| License | permissive license permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.8 |
| Install friction | Medium. Platform-specific wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | None |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 11 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 1,209,617 / month, #4,217 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Environment :: ConsoleIntended Audience :: DevelopersLicense :: OSI Approved :: Apache Software LicenseLicense :: OSI Approved :: MIT LicenseOperating System :: OS IndependentProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 3 :: OnlyProgramming Language :: Python :: Implementation :: CPythonProgramming Language :: Python :: Implementation :: PyPyProgramming Language :: RustTopic :: Software Development |
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