Dawnscanner vs RuboCop
Dawnscanner
github.com
RuboCop
rubocop.orgSide by side
| Figure | Dawnscanner | RuboCop |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Ruby Static Analysis Tools | 7.8 (#9) | 7.6 (#10) |
| Checks | The README says version 2.0 has more than 680 security checks in its knowledge base. | Its cops check for bugs, style, layout, naming, complexity, and security issues. |
| Installation | The README instructs users to install the tool with `gem install dawnscanner` and download its knowledge base separately. | RuboCop can be installed with gem install rubocop or added to a Bundler Gemfile as a standalone tool. |
| Purpose | Dawn is a static analysis security scanner for Ruby web applications. | RuboCop is a Ruby static code analyzer and formatter based on the community Ruby Style Guide. |
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Dawnscanner
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