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Code Statistics With scc

Count lines and estimate complexity and effort across a codebase.

macOStextstatscliLow risk
Run scc in a repository for per-language counts plus complexity estimates.

01Command

Command
$ scc .

02What it does

scc, the Sloc, Cloc and Code tool, reports lines, comments, blanks and an estimated complexity and COCOMO cost per language. It is very fast and can output JSON, CSV or HTML for reports.

03Risk

RiskLow risk
CompatibilitymacOS with Homebrew installed
!Warning: Complexity and cost figures are rough estimates; treat them as directional, not authoritative.

04Undo

✓No undo needed — this command does not change persistent state.

05Sources

  • Homebrew formula: scc
    Homebrew · vendor-doc · 2026-09-20
    Evidence: Packages scc, a code counter that also estimates complexity and COCOMO effort.

Last verified: 2026-09-22 · Category: Developer