C++, Eclipse CDT code analysis?

c++ eclipse static analysis eclipse-cdt
blubberbernd picture blubberbernd · Apr 4, 2011 · Viewed 18.9k times · Source

Are there any good plugins for static code analysis for Eclipse CDT? I found two so far:

  • Cppcheck plugin, but this still needs the original cppcheck executable
  • CppChecker, but this didn't work (it didn't do anything)

Are there any more that are better? Or how do I get CppChecker to do something (or is it a static code analyiser at all? the website is not clear at all)?

Answer

Rick picture Rick · Apr 4, 2011

There is another called "Codan," stands for CODe ANalysis.

It can be reviewed at this wiki, with links to the tool:

http://wiki.eclipse.org/CDT/designs/StaticAnalysis

I cannot answer whether this is the better than your list, but at least it's another option you can review. Eclipse integration seems to be its only requirement.

Keep in mind that this is a work in progress, but given its goals, it may suit your short-term needs.

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