cpplint

Check single file

$ cpplint [file.cpp]

$ cpplint [file1.cpp] [file2.cpp]

$ cpplint --recursive [src/]

$ cpplint --filter=-whitespace,+build [file.cpp]

$ cpplint --linelength=[120] [file.cpp]

$ cpplint --output=[vs7] [file.cpp]

cpplint [options] files

cpplint is a static code checker for C++ that verifies code against Google's C++ style guide. It checks for style errors, formatting issues, and common programming mistakes to enforce consistent code standards across projects.
The tool examines source files for compliance with naming conventions, spacing rules, comment formatting, header guard patterns, and many other style requirements. It helps teams maintain uniform code style and catch common errors before code review.
Originally developed by Google for internal use, cpplint is now maintained as an open-source project. While designed specifically for Google's style guide, its rules can be filtered and customized for projects with different conventions.

--recursive

Check files in subdirectories recursively

Enable/disable specific warning categories

Maximum line length (default 80)

File extensions to process

Header file extensions

Output format: emacs, vs7, eclipse, junit, sed, gsed

Count errors: total, toplevel, detailed

Project root for header guard paths

Exclude files matching pattern

CPPLINT.cfg

Project-wide configuration file for filters, line length, root directory, and excluded paths.

- build: Build-related issues
- legal: Copyright/license issues
- readability: Code readability
- runtime: Runtime issues
- whitespace: Spacing and formatting
Prefix with - to disable, + to enable.

Designed specifically for Google style guide compliance. Some rules may not apply to all projects. Use CPPLINT.cfg file for project-wide configuration.

clang-format(1), clang-tidy(1), cppcheck(1)