notecounter

notecounter is a command-line utility designed to count lines of code, comments, and blank lines within a project. It supports a wide variety of programming languages, automatically detecting the language of each file based on its extension. The tool provides a summary of the total lines counted across all supported files, offering a breakdown of code lines, comment lines, and blank lines. This allows developers to quickly assess the composition of their codebase.

The primary function of notecounter is to offer a simple and efficient way to gain insights into project size and structure. It is particularly useful for understanding the proportion of comments to actual code, which can be a metric for code maintainability or documentation effort. The utility can be run on any directory, recursively searching for files to analyze. Configuration options are typically minimal, focusing on simplicity of use. The output is usually presented in a clear, human-readable format, often displayed directly in the terminal. Its effectiveness lies in its straightforward approach to a common developer need.