spotbugs ☆
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Description:
Tool for Java static analysis (FindBugs's successor)
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 4.9.8@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 18, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: java static-analysis linter code-quality security
Install: brew install spotbugs
About:
SpotBugs is a static analysis tool designed to detect potential bugs in Java code. It analyzes bytecode to identify patterns that often indicate coding errors, such as null pointer dereferences and infinite loops. As the spiritual successor to the original FindBugs project, it provides a robust foundation for improving code quality and reliability.
Key Features:
  • Bytecode analysis for deep code inspection
  • Extensive detector library for common bug patterns
  • Integration with build tools like Gradle and Maven
  • Supports GUI and command-line interfaces
Use Cases:
  • CI/CD pipeline integration for automated code quality checks
  • Pre-release auditing to catch subtle runtime errors
  • Refactoring verification to ensure logic integrity
Alternatives:
  • SonarQube – SonarQube is a comprehensive platform offering broader code quality metrics, whereas SpotBugs focuses specifically on static bug detection.
  • Checkstyle – Checkstyle primarily enforces coding standards and formatting, while SpotBugs focuses on identifying actual logic errors and potential runtime failures.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Oct 18, 2025 5:41pm 0 VERSION_BUMP a1714640
Sep 17, 2025 3:11am 0 VERSION_BUMP b8aa4315
Jan 16, 2025 9:34am 0 VERSION_BUMP 562cf997
Jan 16, 2025 8:10am 0 VERSION_BUMP 7822471f
Sep 13, 2024 9:10pm 0 VERSION_BUMP d7e98a7a
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