C/C++ Code Checker

Analyzes C/C++ code for maintainability issues: extra large files/functions and circular dependencies between modules.

Workflow

1. Identify scan target - If the user doesn't specify a file or directory, ask: "Which directory or file should I scan?"
2. Determine check type - Ask or infer which checks to run:
   • File/Function size analysis
   • Circular dependency detection
   • Both (default for full analysis)
3. Run the scan - Execute the appropriate script(s)
4. Present findings - Show the report and summarize key issues
5. Offer help - Ask if the user wants refactoring assistance

Size Analysis

Scan for extra large files and functions:

scripts/scan_cpp_size.py <path> [options]

Options:

• -o, --output <file> - Write report to file
• -f, --file-threshold <n> - Large file threshold (default: 2000 effective lines)
• -F, --function-threshold <n> - Large function threshold (default: 50 effective lines)

Example:

scripts/scan_cpp_size.py ./src --file-threshold 1500 --function-threshold 40 -o size_report.md

Circular Dependency Detection

Detect circular dependencies between directory modules:

scripts/circular_header_check.py <path> [options]

Options:

• -o, --output <file> - Write report to file
• -v, --verbose - Verbose output
• --no-gn - Skip GN build file parsing

Example:

scripts/circular_header_check.py ./src -o circular_report.md

The circular dependency checker:

• Parses GN build files (BUILD.gn, *.gni) for include paths
• Groups files by directory modules (handles src/ and include/ as one component)
• Detects when module A includes files from module B, which includes A

After Finding Issues

When issues are found:

1. Prioritize by impact - Start with the largest issues first
2. Understand context - Read the code to understand responsibility
3. Ask the user - "Would you like help refactoring this?"

Refactoring Guidance

What Counts as "Large"?

Effective lines exclude blank lines, comments, and preprocessor directives.

File Extensions Scanned

.c, .cpp, .cc, .cxx, .c++, .h, .hpp, .hh, .hxx, .h++, .inl, .inc