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PMD vs ShellCheck

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PMDSource Code Analysis
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ShellCheckSource Code Analysis
FreePublished price
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PMD
Source Code Analysis

An extensible cross-language static code analyzer

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ShellCheck
Source Code Analysis

ShellCheck finds bugs in your shell scripts.

Overview
CategorySource Code AnalysisSource Code Analysis
What it isOpen source static analysis tool finding common programming flaws in Java, JavaScript, Apex, and other languages.Static analysis tool for shell scripts that finds bugs and suggests improvements for bash and sh code.
Pricing
Published priceFree
Open-source (BSD-style license) static analyzer. No paid edition, subscription, or license fee; distributed free via GitHub releases and package managers. Community-maintained.
Free
ShellCheck is free/open-source, and no paid public price applies. The official site describes it as GPLv3, available on GitHub, and installable through common package managers.
Pricing modelFreeFree
Free optionsFree plan · No free trialFree plan · Free trial
Deal on CubbieNone right nowNone right now
Company
Founded20022012
Team size1-10 employees1-10 employees
HeadquartersRemoteRemote

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