dcd
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Visitdcd vs PMD
What both publish
| Fact | dcd | PMD |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Users with Go 1.19 or newer can install dcd with go install github.com/boyter/dcd@latest. | PMD requires Java 8 or above and is distributed as a ZIP archive containing PMD and CPD. |
| License | The project is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License 3.0. | The project identifies its license as BSD-style. |
| Purpose | dcd is a duplicate code detector designed to identify duplicate code within a project. | PMD is an extensible cross-language static code analyzer that finds common programming flaws. |
dcd plans
- dcdFree
- Priority support—
PMD plans
- PMDFree
Pick dcd if…
dcd suits developers who want repository-level duplicate-code scans, including use in CI pipelines. It also fits users who need visual reports or structured output and can use Linux or macOS, or WSL on Windows.
Pick PMD if…
PMD suits developers and teams who want static checks across supported languages, custom rules, and duplicate-code detection. It can fit command-line, build-tool, and CI workflows, provided the required Java version is available.