Jetbrains CLion and Parasoft

C/C++test and CLion Integration

What C/C++test Does

Parasoft C/C++test helps embedded software teams identify defects, security vulnerabilities, and coding standards violations early in development. The solution supports compliance initiatives with industry-recognized coding standards and guidelines, including MISRA C/C++, AUTOSAR C++14, CERT C/C++, and CWE, as well as custom coding standards defined by your organization.

In addition to static analysis, C/C++test provides AI-assisted and MCP-enabled workflows that help developers better understand findings and accelerate issue remediation.

How the CLion Integration Works

The Parasoft C/C++test integration lets developers run static analysis directly inside CLion, bringing software verification closer to the code and earlier into the development lifecycle. With C/C++test and CLion, teams can:

• Configure and execute C/C++test static analysis directly from CLion.
• View violations and findings within the editor.
• Navigate results through integrated analysis viewers.
• Receive immediate feedback during development.
• Detect defects and coding standards violations earlier.
• Support MISRA, AUTOSAR C++14, CERT, and CWE compliance initiatives.
• Reduce context switching between development and verification activities.
• Leverage AI-assisted and MCP-enabled workflows to accelerate analysis and remediation.
• Improve productivity while strengthening software quality.

Get Started in CLion

1. Download and install Parasoft C/C++test. Get a free a trial or commercial license.
2. Download and install CLion from JetBrains. A free trial is available for new users.
3. Configure CLion to invoke the C/C++test command-line launcher (cpptestcli) as an external tool.
4. Load your project in CLion and build it to generate the compilation database (compile_commands.json).
5. Launch C/C++test static analysis directly from CLion. C/C++test reads the compilation database generated by CLion to accurately analyze your code and produce a SARIF results report.
6. Open the generated SARIF report using CLion’s built-in SARIF Viewer to review defects, security vulnerabilities, and coding standards violations. Navigate directly from findings to the affected source code.
7. Investigate violations, review coding standards guidance, and leverage AI Skills and MCP-enabled workflows to accelerate issue resolution.

Why Add Parasoft C/C++test to CLion?

CLion provides powerful code editing, navigation, refactoring, and built-in inspections that help developers identify common coding issues during development. C/C++test complements these capabilities with advanced static analysis, security testing, compliance-focused verification, and AI-assisted remediation designed for embedded and safety-critical software projects.

Compliance and Security Analysis

C/C++test extends beyond general-purpose code inspections by providing comprehensive analysis for industry coding standards and security guidelines, including MISRA C/C++, AUTOSAR C++14, CERT C/C++, and CWE. It also delivers detailed rule documentation, traceability, and compliance reporting that support audit and certification activities.

AI-Assisted Issue Resolution

Developers can leverage AI Skills and MCP-enabled workflows to better understand violations, review coding standard requirements, and accelerate remediation while maintaining full control over code changes.

Built for Safety- and Security-Critical Development

Organizations developing software for automotive, aerospace and defense, medical devices, rail transportation, and industrial automation must meet rigorous quality, safety, and security requirements.

C/C++test helps teams establish coding standards compliance and software quality practices that support broader compliance initiatives associated with standards like ISO 26262, IEC 62304, IEC 61508, EN 50716, and ISO/SAE 21434.

Consistent Verification Across the Development Lifecycle

The same C/C++test analysis configurations used in CLion can be reused in CI/CD pipelines, helping teams apply consistent verification practices from development through continuous integration and release validation.

By integrating advanced static analysis directly into the developer workflow, CLion and C/C++test help embedded software teams move faster, improve code quality, and address issues earlier in the development process.