sparse ☆
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Description:
Static C code analysis tool
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: static-analysis c kernel development security
Install: brew install sparse
About:
Sparse is a static analysis tool for C code, designed to check type consistency and detect errors in Linux kernel code. It annotates source code with special attributes to enforce strict type checking rules beyond standard C. This helps developers identify potential bugs and architectural issues early in the development process.
Key Features:
  • Type checking for kernel-specific annotations
  • Context tracking for lock acquisition and release
  • Architecture-specific type checking
  • Lightweight and fast analysis
Use Cases:
  • Linux kernel development and debugging
  • Verifying type safety in C projects
  • Enforcing coding standards in large codebases
Alternatives:
  • clang-static-analyzer – More comprehensive but heavier analysis suite
  • cppcheck – Focuses on general C/C++ bugs, less kernel-specific
Version History
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Sep 15, 2025 5:47pm 0 VERSION_BUMP ae78389c
Sep 15, 2025 9:27am 0 VERSION_BUMP 96848fdc
Sep 13, 2024 10:05pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 49d79deb
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