The Best Groovy Static Analysis Tools (Linters/Formatters)
We rank 17 Groovy linters, code analyzers, formatters, and more. Find and compare tools like Mega-Linter, Sonatype, Sigrid, and more. Please rate and review tools that you've used. This helps others find the best tools for their projects.
1 Groovy Tools
16 Multi-Language Tools
Mega-Linter
Mega-Linter can handle any type of project thanks to its 70+ embedded Linters, its advanced reporting, runnable on any CI system or locally, with assisted installation and configuration, able to apply formatting and fixes
Better Code Hub
Better Code Hub checks your GitHub codebase against 10 engineering guidelines devised by the authority in software quality, Software Improvement Group.
Find Security Bugs
The SpotBugs plugin for security audits of Java web applications and Android applications. (Also work with Kotlin, Groovy and Scala projects)
ClassGraph
A classpath and module path scanner for querying or visualizing class metadata or class relatedness.
OpenRewrite
OpenRewrite fixes common static analysis issues reported through Sonar and other tools using a Maven and Gradle plugin or the Moderne CLI.
StaticReviewer
Static Reviewer executes code checks according to the most relevant Secure Coding Standards, OWASP, CWE, CVE, CVSS, MISRA, CERT, for 40+ programming languages, using 1000+ built-in validation rules for Security, Deadcode & Best Practices Available a module for Software Composition Analysis (SCA) to find vulnerabilities in open source and third party libraries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are Groovy tools?
The Groovy programming language is a powerful, dynamic language that makes writing code easy and fun. It has a simple syntax that is easy to learn, and its features include closures, comprehensions, metaprogramming, and more. Groovy also integrates well with Java code, making it an ideal choice for developing Java applications.
What are the best Groovy static analysis tools and linters?
The most popular Groovy tools ranked by user votes are: Mega-Linter, Sonatype, Sigrid, CodeScene, Better Code Hub.
Which Groovy tools are free to use?
Tools with a free plan include Better Code Hub. On top of that, there are also a number of open source like Mega-Linter, Sonatype, CodeNarc, Find Security Bugs, Hopper, ClassGraph, todocheck, OpenRewrite, ShiftLeft Scan.