cpplint ☆

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Description:
Static code checker for C++

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 2.0.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: c++ linting static-analysis code-style developer-tools

Install: brew install cpplint

About:
cpplint is a static code checker that enforces Google's C++ style guide. It analyzes C++ source files to ensure compliance with formatting, naming conventions, and structural rules. This tool helps teams maintain consistent, readable codebases and catch common style errors early in the development process.

Key Features:

Enforces Google C++ Style Guide rules
Detects style violations and formatting errors
Configurable via comment markers in source code
Integrates easily into CI/CD pipelines

Use Cases:

Automated code review for C++ projects
Enforcing team coding standards
Pre-commit hooks for style validation

Alternatives:

clang-format – clang-format focuses on automatic code formatting, while cpplint focuses on style rule enforcement and linting.
cppcheck – cppcheck focuses on finding bugs and memory issues, while cpplint focuses on style and formatting consistency.

License: Apache-2.0

Dependencies: python@3.14

Bottles available for: all

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 10, 2024 2:58am		0	VERSION_BUMP	b9e23b24
Oct 9, 2024 10:14pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	22b8662d