Question 1

Is Sourcetrail still being updated?

Accepted Answer

No, Sourcetrail was archived by the maintainers in 2021 and is no longer actively developed or supported. You can use the last available release, but expect no new features or fixes.

Question 2

Sourcetrail vs Understand for C++ code analysis

Accepted Answer

Sourcetrail is free and open-source with a visual focus, while Understand is a commercial tool with more advanced metrics and support. Sourcetrail's archived status makes Understand better for ongoing projects needing updates.

Question 3

How to index a Python project in Sourcetrail

Accepted Answer

After installing Sourcetrail, create a new project and configure the Python path in the settings. Use the project setup wizard to specify source directories; it will automatically index the code for exploration.

Question 4

Does Sourcetrail support JavaScript?

Accepted Answer

No, Sourcetrail only supports C, C++, Java, and Python. For JavaScript, you'd need to use alternative tools or rely on the SDK to build a custom extension, which is complex due to the archived codebase.

Question 5

What operating systems does Sourcetrail run on?

Accepted Answer

Sourcetrail is cross-platform and runs natively on Windows, macOS, and Linux. You can download pre-built binaries from the releases page for easy installation.

Question 6

How to build Sourcetrail from source on Linux?

Accepted Answer

Follow the README instructions: install dependencies like Boost 1.67 and Qt 5.12.3, then use CMake and make. It's a detailed process with specific version requirements that can be challenging to set up.

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