PMD
PMD is a static analysis plugin for IntelliJ-based IDEs that checks source code for common defects, unused variables, and maintainability issues. It helps Java developers identify code quality problems while editing and reviewing projects.
Overview
5 featuresIn the Static analysis & linters space, PMD takes a focused approach. It focuses on finding code quality problems and potential defects during IntelliJ-based development. It is built as a B2B product for java developers using IntelliJ-based IDEs. PMD is free to use. PMD is available on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Behind PMD is PMD Project, and it first shipped in 2026. Key capabilities include code analysis, defect detection, and unused variable checks.
Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.
- Code analysis
- Defect detection
- Unused variable checks
- Maintainability checks
- IDE integration
Built with & integrations
- AWS
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Trust & compliance
Indexing history
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Frequently asked questions about PMD
- What does PMD do?
- PMD focuses on finding code quality problems and potential defects during IntelliJ-based development. It is catalogued under Static analysis & linters on PulseGate.
- Who should use PMD?
- PMD is a B2B product built for java developers using IntelliJ-based IDEs.
- Does PMD have a free plan?
- Yes — PMD is free to use.
- What platforms does PMD run on?
- PMD runs on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
- Is PMD still active?
- Unverified. PMD has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
- What projects are similar to PMD?
- Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include QAPlug, detekt, and FindBugs-IDEA.QAPlugdetektFindBugs-IDEA
- Who develops PMD?
- PMD is developed by PMD Project.
- When did PMD launch?
- PMD first shipped in 2026.
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