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cognitive-load-analyzer

v1.0.4

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CLI tool to analyze JavaScript code complexity and estimate cognitive load

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divyansh29divyansh29

Keywords

clicode-analysiscognitive-loaddeveloper-tool

Readme

Cognitive Load Analyzer

CLI tool to analyze JavaScript code complexity and estimate how difficult code is to understand using AST-based analysis.

Features

  • Detects nesting depth
  • Measures file length
  • Analyzes condition complexity
  • Counts variables
  • AST-based function and loop detection
  • Cognitive load scoring system
  • CLI flags for customization

Installation

Run without installing: npx cognitive-load-analyzer

Install globally: npm install -g cognitive-load-analyzer

Run: cla

Usage

Basic: cla

Verbose output: cla --verbose

Limit file size: cla --max-lines=100

Example Output

Cognitive Load Analyzer

File: src/app.js Nesting Depth: 4 Lines: 120 Condition Complexity: 3 Variables: 25 Functions: 6 Loops: 2 Score: 4/10

Suggestions:

  • Reduce nesting
  • Break large file
  • Simplify conditions

Project Structure

bin/ → CLI entry lib/ → core logic metrics/ → analysis modules astAnalyzer.js → AST-based analysis

How It Works

The tool scans JavaScript files, analyzes structure using AST parsing, and calculates a cognitive load score based on complexity metrics.

Future Improvements

  • Code smell detection
  • AI-based suggestions
  • Support for multiple languages
  • VS Code extension

Package

https://www.npmjs.com/package/cognitive-load-analyzer

Author

Divyansh Kaushik