A Java C source formatter lib?

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I am generating C code from a domain-specific language using javacc and I would like a FOSS code reformatter library (jar) that I can invoke on the produced source code to make it readable. Anyone know such a beast?

Brownie points for maven dependency entry in answer :)

I have failed to find a suitable library. (I assume that this is due to weak Google-fu; search suggestions welcome.) — Bittrance, Mar 16 '12 at 10:55
Java is source wise pretty close to C. Would a Java reformatting step be ok for your C source? — Thorbjørn Ravn Andersen, Mar 16 '12 at 11:02
I suppose I could try that. There are some macros in there, but not too many. If there is a Java formatter that swallows */&, it might work. — Bittrance, Mar 16 '12 at 11:23

score -1 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 11:58

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Given that you are producing C code, try a C beautifier. If that is suitable, then

Best C++ Code Formatter/Beautifier

is a question that answers which one.

Good luck on the DSL. I've done a bunch of them, but using javacup, yacc and spirit rather than JavaCC if you need help, feel free to contact directly

edited May 23 '17 at 11:58

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answered Oct 09 '12 at 21:34

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