Empty Catch Block Checker
Find empty catch blocks, except: pass and ignored Go errors in any language. Free and private: runs in your browser.
Paste code to find exceptions that are silently swallowed, one of the most common causes of hard-to-debug production issues.
Runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you paste is uploaded or stored.
Use cases
- Check a function before opening a pull request.
- Explain a review comment with numbers instead of opinions.
- Find the riskiest code to refactor first.
Frequently asked questions
Is an empty catch ever OK?
Rarely. If ignoring an error is intentional, catch the specific exception and leave a comment explaining why; otherwise log it or rethrow.
Is the Empty Catch Block Checker free?
Yes. It is free with no sign-up, and it runs entirely in your browser, so your input is never uploaded or stored.
How accurate is a browser-based code check?
It uses fast heuristics on the snippet you paste, so it is great for quick feedback. For whole repositories, cross-file analysis and history, run a full CodeInspector scan.
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