Local class

Reports local classes.

A local class is a named nested class declared inside a code block. Local classes are uncommon and may therefore be confusing. In addition, some code standards discourage the use of local classes.

Example:

  class Example {
    void test() {
      class Local { // here
      }
      new Local();
    }
  }

After the quick-fix is applied:

  class Example {
    void test() {
      new Local();
    }

    private static class Local { // here
    }
  }

Locating this inspection

By ID

Can be used to locate inspection in e.g. Qodana configuration files, where you can quickly enable or disable it, or adjust its settings.

LimitedScopeInnerClass

Via Settings dialog

Path to the inspection settings via IntelliJ Platform IDE Settings dialog, when you need to adjust inspection settings directly from your IDE.

Settings or Preferences | Editor | Inspections | Java | Class structure

Inspection Details
By default bundled with:	IntelliJ IDEA 2024.3, Qodana for JVM 2024.3,
Can be installed with plugin:	Java, 243.26483

01 April 2025