PerlCritic configuration data
File type: Configuration file
Files with perlcriticrc file extension contain configuration data for PerlCritic, a Perl source code analyzer.
The file is used with Perl development tools, including Perl Dev Kit.
File type category:
Configuration file
Date updated: October 6, 2026
PerlCritic analyzes Perl source code for violations of configurable coding policies. Its settings can be stored in a perlcriticrc file, which is a plain-text configuration file.
The file contains PerlCritic configuration data, such as policy and analysis settings. PerlCritic can use the file when analyzing Perl programs, allowing the same settings to be applied consistently.
The format is supported by Perl Dev Kit from ActiveState, which is available for multiple platforms. The perlcriticrc file extension remains associated with PerlCritic configuration files.
A perlcriticrc file is a plain-text configuration file. Open it with a text editor to view or edit its settings.
PerlCritic and Perl Dev Kit can read the file when it is placed where the tool expects its configuration or is supplied through the tool's configuration options.
A perlcriticrc file does not normally need conversion. It is a text-based configuration file intended to be read by PerlCritic, so its settings should be edited or recreated in the PerlCritic configuration syntax rather than exported to another format.
Software apps that manage or store settings in perlcriticrc files:
Multiplatform
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