# mh_lint > Attempt to find bugs in MATLAB or Octave code. > Please note that this tool is neither sound nor complete. > More information: . - Check the current directory: `mh_lint` - Check a specific directory recursively: `mh_lint {{path/to/directory}}` - Check a MATLAB file: `mh_lint {{path/to/file.m}}` - Check an Octave file: `mh_lint --octave {{path/to/file.m}}`