SpotBugs

Spec sheet

Purpose

SpotBugs uses static analysis to look for bugs in Java code.Read 9 Oct 2026 · spotbugs.github.io

Integrations

The project lists standalone use and integrations for Ant, Maven, Gradle, and Eclipse.Read 9 Oct 2026 · spotbugs.github.io

Support

Users can report issues on GitHub or contact the project through its general purpose mailing list.Read 9 Oct 2026 · spotbugs.github.io

Accuracy caveat

SpotBugs may produce false warnings, and the Maven plugin introduction says its false warning rate is generally less than 50%.Read 9 Oct 2026 · spotbugs.github.io

Analysis

It looks for code patterns that are likely to be errors.Read 9 Oct 2026 · spotbugs.readthedocs.io

Bytecode support

The manual says support for scanning bytecode generated by JDK 11 and newer is still experimental, and outdated JDK bytecode such as 10, 9, 7, and older is unsupported.Read 9 Oct 2026 · spotbugs.readthedocs.io

Distribution

Binary distributions are available in gzipped tar and zip formats.Read 9 Oct 2026 · spotbugs.readthedocs.io

Extensibility

New detectors can be added through plugins, and the site lists fb-contrib and Find Security Bugs as examples.Read 9 Oct 2026 · spotbugs.github.io

Memory requirement

The manual recommends at least 512 MB of memory and says very large projects may need more.Read 9 Oct 2026 · spotbugs.readthedocs.io

Pattern coverage

SpotBugs checks for more than 400 bug patterns.Read 9 Oct 2026 · spotbugs.github.io

Platform support

The manual says SpotBugs is known to run on GNU/Linux, Windows, and MacOS X.Read 9 Oct 2026 · spotbugs.readthedocs.io

Project background

SpotBugs is a community supported fork of the now abandoned FindBugs project.Read 9 Oct 2026 · spotbugs.github.io

Runtime requirement

SpotBugs requires a Java 11 or later runtime environment.Read 9 Oct 2026 · spotbugs.readthedocs.io

Security analysis

The manual includes a security bug category and instructions for integrating Find Security Bugs with the Maven plugin.Read 9 Oct 2026 · spotbugs.readthedocs.io

Plans and prices

Every SpotBugs plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Static Analysis Tools#25 of 387.3