Flake8
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VisitFlake8 vs RuboCop
What both publish
| Fact | Flake8 | RuboCop |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | The official quickstart installs Flake8 with python -m pip install flake8 and recommends invoking the interpreter-specific module when multiple Python versions are installed. | RuboCop can be installed with gem install rubocop or added to a Bundler Gemfile as a standalone tool. |
| Purpose | Flake8 combines pycodestyle, pyflakes, McCabe, and third-party plugins to check Python code style and quality. | RuboCop is a Ruby static code analyzer and formatter based on the community Ruby Style Guide. |
Flake8 plans
- Flake8Free
- Flake8Free
RuboCop plans
- RuboCopFree
Pick Flake8 if…
Flake8 suits Python developers working from the command line on Linux who want configurable style and quality checks. It also serves people maintaining or writing Flake8 plugins.
Pick RuboCop if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.