cppcheck
brew install cppcheck
v2.21.0
GPL-3.0-or-later
Static analyzer for C and C++ code that detects memory leaks, buffer overruns, and other defects.
Why you might care
Cppcheck finds common bugs and security issues in C/C++ codebases without executing code, complementing compiler warnings. It's portable across platforms, has minimal dependencies, and works well in CI/CD pipelines. Use it when you need deeper static analysis beyond what your compiler provides.
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Runtime dependencies
Build dependencies
Links
- https://sourceforge.net/projects/cppcheck/
- Brew formula source: Formula/c/cppcheck.rb
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