AnyObject Protocol

Prefer using AnyObject over class for class-only protocols.

• Identifier: anyobject_protocol
• Enabled by default: Disabled
• Supports autocorrection: Yes
• Kind: lint
• Analyzer rule: No
• Minimum Swift compiler version: 4.1.0
• Default configuration: warning

Non Triggering Examples

protocol SomeProtocol {}

protocol SomeClassOnlyProtocol: AnyObject {}

protocol SomeClassOnlyProtocol: AnyObject, SomeInheritedProtocol {}

@objc protocol SomeClassOnlyProtocol: AnyObject, SomeInheritedProtocol {}

Triggering Examples

protocol SomeClassOnlyProtocol: ↓class {}

protocol SomeClassOnlyProtocol: ↓class, SomeInheritedProtocol {}

@objc protocol SomeClassOnlyProtocol: ↓class, SomeInheritedProtocol {}