Getting Started with CppDepend 2026

Welcome to CppDepend 2026 — the latest version of our powerful static analysis tool for C/C++, Rust, and Java. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to get started quickly.

Download & Install

First, download CppDepend 2026 from our download page. The installer supports Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Run the installer and follow the setup wizard. A compatible IDE plugin (Visual Studio, VS Code, CLion, IntelliJ, Eclipse) is recommended for the best experience.

Start Your First Analysis

Once installed, launch CppDepend and create a new project. Point it to your codebase directory and click Analyze. The first analysis may take a few minutes depending on project size.

After analysis completes, explore the interactive dashboard to view code metrics, dependency graphs, and detected issues.

Key Features Overview

• Dependency Analysis — Visualize and explore code dependencies with interactive graphs and matrices.
• Code Metrics — Track complexity, maintainability, and quality metrics over time.
• CQLinq Queries — Write custom queries to enforce design rules and coding standards.
• CI/CD Integration — Integrate with Jenkins, TeamCity, Azure DevOps and more.
• IDE Plugins — Get instant feedback inside your favorite IDE.

Next Steps

Now that you have completed your first analysis, explore the documentation to learn more about specific features:

• Coding Standards
• CQLinq
• Dependency Graph