Installing the Mockingbird framework’s static analysis tools is easy. The static analysis tool suite is distributed as collection of Eclipse plugins, which are available from the provided update site.

Note that Mockingbird requires the Atlas program analysis platform which is available free for academic use from EnSoft Corp. When you fill out the license request form, please mention Mockingbird.

Installing from Update Site (recommended)

1. Start Eclipse, then select Help > Install New Software.
2. Click Add, in the top-right corner.
3. In the Add Repository dialog that appears, enter "Atlas Toolboxes" for the Name and "https://ensoftcorp.github.io/toolbox-repository/" for the Location.
4. In the Available Software dialog, select the checkbox next to “Mockingbird” and click Next followed by OK.
5. In the next window, you’ll see a list of the tools to be downloaded. Click Next.
6. Read and accept the license agreements, then click Finish. If you get a security warning saying that the authenticity or validity of the software can’t be established, click OK.
7. When the installation completes, restart Eclipse.

Installing from Source

If you want to install from source for bleeding edge changes, first grab a copy of the source repository. In the Eclipse workspace, import the com.kcsl.mockingbird Eclipse project located in the source repository. Right click on the project and select Export. Select Plug-in Development > Deployable plug-ins and fragments. Select the Install into host. Repository: radio box and click Finish. Press OK for the notice about unsigned software. Once Eclipse restarts the plugin will be installed and it is advisable to close or remove the com.kcsl.mockingbird project from the workspace.

Changelog

Note that except for it’s original release, Mockingbird version numbers are based off Atlas version numbers.

3.1.7

• Initial release 3.3.6