mrkindy / deadscanner

Laravel package run console command to list dead methods and classes from Laravel projects.

DeadScanner: Uncover Unused Controller in Your Laravel Projects

Efficiently identify and prune dead methods and Controllers to keep your codebase clean and maintainable.

Features

• Pinpoints Unused Methods and Controllers: Detects methods and Controllers that aren't actively utilized within your project.
• Customizable Scanning: Target specific paths for analysis and exclude namespaces as needed.
• Flexible Output Formats: View results concisely in text format or obtain a detailed dump for in-depth analysis.
• Easy Integration: Seamlessly integrates into your Laravel workflow with straightforward installation and usage.

Installation

Add DeadScanner to your project using Composer:

composer require mrkindy/deadscanner

Usage

Run the following commands to scan your project for dead code:

• Find dead Controllers:

  php artisan mrkindy:deadcontroller

• Find dead methods:

  php artisan mrkindy:deadmethods

Arguments:

• paths: Optional list of specific paths to scan.

Options:

• --dump-output: Outputs a detailed dump of dead code findings for comprehensive analysis.
• --text-output: Presents results in a concise text format for quick overview.

Contributing

We appreciate contributions! Please refer to the CONTRIBUTING.md file for details on how to get involved.

Credits

• Ibrahim Abotaleb

License

The MIT License (MIT). Please see License File for more information.