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Using Clang Static Analyzer from within Xcode

Since there is no Xcode script variable for "current project directory," how can you create a script menu item to run the Clang Static Analyzer on your current project from Xcode?

Solution

  • From the XCode script menu item, "Edit User Scripts" enter the following script:

    #!/bin/bash
result=$( osascript << END
tell application "Xcode"
 tell active project document
  set projectPath to path as string
 end tell 
end tell 
return projectPath
END
)

cd "$result"

/Developer/clangchecker/scan-build -k -V xcodebuild -configuration Debug -sdk iphonesimulator3.0

    Obviously, you will need to adjust the path to your install of Clang, and adjust to the version of the SDK you are using.

    Remember to do a "Clean All" immediately before using scan-build, or the results may be incomplete.