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9 Best Free and Open Source OpenAPI Linter Tools

October 14, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

This article picks some useful tools to help you validate OpenAPI in your project.

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CodeChecker – static analysis and defect management platform

October 14, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming, Web Apps

CodeChecker combines C and C++ static analysis with searchable defect reports, run comparisons and collaborative reviews in a web interface.

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Git Clients

git-graph – visualize Git history graphs

October 13, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

git-graph visualizes Git history as structured graphs with branching models, configurable styles, commit formatting and custom model support.

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clazy – Qt-oriented static code analyser

October 13, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

clazy is a Clang-based static code analyser providing specialised checks for C++ applications developed with Qt.

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git-tui – human-friendly interfaces for Git

October 13, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, TUI

git-tui provides text-based interfaces for inspecting Git diffs and commit logs, using familiar Git-style commands and an interactive workflow.

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Coding

14 Useful Free and Open Source JavaScript Linter Tools

October 13, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

This article picks some useful tools to help you fix JavaScript code.

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Coccinelle – semantic program matching and transformation

October 13, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

Coccinelle is a free and open source program matching and transformation engine for analysing and modifying C source code.

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Git Clients

Serie – rich Git commit graph viewer

October 12, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, TUI

Serie is a Git history viewer that renders rich commit graphs, supports repository browsing, search, custom keybindings and user commands.

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Smatch – static analyser for C code

October 12, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

Smatch is a free and open source static analysis tool for C code with extensive checks designed for the Linux kernel.

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27 Best Free and Open Source Python Linter Tools

October 12, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

This article picks some useful tools to help you fix Python code.

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13 Best Free and Open Source Unified Modeling Language Tools

October 11, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup

Unified modelling software helps developers visualise, design and document software systems, their structures and interactions.

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oasdiff – OpenAPI validation and breaking change detection

October 11, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

oasdiff validates OpenAPI specifications, compares API changes, finds breaking changes, and generates reports for Linux and CI workflows.

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complexipy – fast cognitive complexity analyser for Python

October 9, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

complexipy measures cognitive complexity in Python code, identifying difficult functions and regressions with fast Rust-based analysis.

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Coding

9 Best Free and Open Source Markdown Linter Tools

October 9, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

This article picks some useful tools to help you fix Markdown code.

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LiquidHaskell – refinement type checker for Haskell

October 9, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

LiquidHaskell is a formal verification tool that uses refinement types and SMT solving to check properties of Haskell programs.

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Coding

gf – lightweight graphical front-end for GDB

October 8, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Programming

gf is a lightweight graphical GDB front-end offering source, assembly, register, memory and breakpoint views for debugging.

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Zuban – fast Python type checker and language server

October 8, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

Zuban is a fast Rust-based Python type checker with Mypy compatibility, incremental analysis and language server support for editors.

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6 Useful Free and Open Source Code Formatters for Go

October 8, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup

Explore the best free and open source Go code formatters for consistent, readable source code with less manual formatting.

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Coding

edb – graphical debugger inspired by OllyDbg

October 8, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Programming

edb is a graphical debugger for AArch32, x86 and x86-64 applications. The project was inspired by OllyDbg.

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Coding

15 Best Free and Open Source Go Linter Tools

October 8, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

This article picks some useful tools to help you fix Go code.

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