Finds duplicate code blocks and analyzes duplication metrics across files. Use when identifying copy-pasted code, measuring technical debt, or preparing for refactoring.
Scanned 2/12/2026
Install via CLI
openskills install knoopx/pi---
name: jscpd
description: Finds duplicate code blocks and analyzes duplication metrics across files. Use when identifying copy-pasted code, measuring technical debt, or preparing for refactoring.
---
# jscpd
Copy-paste detector for JavaScript, TypeScript, and many other languages.
## Quick Start
```bash
# With ignore patterns
bunx jscpd --ignore "**/node_modules/**,**/dist/**" <path>
```
## Common Options
| Option | Description |
| ------------------ | ---------------------------------------- |
| `--min-tokens N` | Minimum tokens for duplicate detection |
| `--min-lines N` | Minimum lines for duplicate detection |
| `--threshold N` | Fail if duplication % exceeds threshold |
| `--ignore "glob"` | Ignore patterns (comma-separated) |
| `--reporters type` | Output format: `console`, `json`, `html` |
| `--output path` | Output directory for reports |
| `--silent` | Suppress console output |
## Workflow
1. Run jscpd to find duplicates
2. Review the reported duplicates
3. Refactor to eliminate duplication
4. Re-run to verify cleanup
## Related Skills
- **maintenance**: Refactoring and technical debt management
- **design**: DRY principle violations
- **ast-grep**: Structural refactoring of duplicated patterns
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