Enterprise COBOL Analysis, Documentation, and Knowledge
Produce predictable, versioned artifacts your auditors and engineers can trust—exportable to PDF/HTML/JSON and optional Git. Gain end‑to‑end traceability across COBOL, CICS, DB2, and JCL.
See It In ActionDocumentation & Analysis Platform
Enterprise-grade code intelligence
COBOLpro automatically documents and analyzes legacy COBOL systems while experts review results. Get architecture maps, business-rule extraction, and clear, actionable insights—backed by an interactive knowledge base.
Proprietary COBOL Parsers
Custom-built parsers specifically designed for COBOL syntax, dialects, and edge cases that generic tools miss.
Deep Static Analysis
Comprehensive analysis of data flows, business logic, and system dependencies to map complete application architecture.
Deterministic Output
Consistent, reliable documentation generation that produces the same high-quality results every time.
Business Logic Extraction
Identifies and documents critical business rules, calculations, and workflows embedded in legacy code.
Interactive Exploration
Trace execution paths, analyze conditional branches, and visualize data flows across programs.
Knowledge Base
Central, searchable repository of documentation and analysis for fast onboarding and audits.
* AI-Generated Documentation PROGRAM-ID. CUSTOMER-PROCESS. * * BUSINESS PURPOSE: * Validates customer account data and processes * monthly billing calculations for active accounts * * DEPENDENCIES: * - CUSTOMER-DB: Customer master database * - BILLING-RATES: Current billing rate table * - AUDIT-LOG: Transaction audit trail * * INPUTS: * - Customer ID (9 digits) * - Transaction date (YYYYMMDD) * - Account status flag * * OUTPUTS: * - Updated customer record * - Billing amount calculation * - Audit trail entry
CLIP Knowledge Platform
Capture & Learning Intelligence
Systematically capture and preserve decades of expert knowledge before it walks out the door through structured knowledge extraction.
Structured Expert Interviews
Guided interview process that systematically captures tacit knowledge, decision-making processes, and institutional memory.
Workflow Documentation
Maps complex business processes, system interactions, and operational procedures that aren't captured in code.
Testing Practice Capture
Documents testing strategies, edge cases, and quality assurance processes developed over years of experience.
Knowledge Graph Creation
Builds interconnected knowledge maps showing relationships between systems, processes, and business concepts.
# Knowledge Capture Session: Monthly Batch Processing ## Expert: John Smith (30 years COBOL experience) ### Critical Workflow: End-of-Month Processing 1. **Timing**: Must run after 11 PM on last business day 2. **Dependencies**: Wait for daily settlement completion 3. **Sequence**: Customer updates → Balance calculations → Reports ### Hidden Business Rules: - Account type 'C' requires special handling for corporate customers - Negative balances need approval workflow for accounts > $10K - Regional processing differences for West Coast operations ### Testing Approach: - Always test with February data (leap year edge cases) - Verify timezone handling for multi-region processing - Check memory usage on large customer batches
AI-Powered IDE & Fixing
Digital Expert Guidance
Modern development environment with AI assistance that brings senior COBOL expertise to every developer through intelligent code guidance.
COBOL-Specialized IDE
Modern development environment optimized for COBOL with syntax highlighting, intelligent autocomplete, and debugging tools.
Fine-tuned AI Models
AI models specifically trained on COBOL codebases and best practices, not generic programming patterns.
Digital Expert Replicas
AI system that mimics the knowledge and decision-making patterns of senior COBOL developers.
RAG-Powered Assistance
Retrieval-augmented generation provides contextually relevant suggestions based on your specific codebase.
// AI Assistant Suggestions in Real-Time WORKING-STORAGE SECTION. 01 CUSTOMER-RECORD. 05 CUST-ID PIC 9(9). ⚡ AI Suggestion: Add COMP-3 for better performance 05 CUST-NAME PIC X(30). 05 ACCOUNT-BALANCE PIC S9(7)V99. 🧠 Expert Guidance: "For financial calculations, always use COMP-3 for numeric fields to avoid precision errors. Also consider adding bounds checking for ACCOUNT-BALANCE based on business rules." 💡 Best Practice: Initialize all working storage variables to prevent unpredictable behavior in batch processing. 📊 Code Quality Score: 85/100 - Missing error handling - Performance optimization opportunity - Documentation needs business context
COBOLpro Platform: Documentation, Analysis, and Knowledge
One enterprise platform to preserve institutional knowledge, de‑risk operations, and accelerate change. COBOLpro automatically documents and analyzes your COBOL estate and augments results with expert review—turning complex code into decision‑grade insights for leaders and execution‑ready guidance for teams.
Retain & Preserve (WikiCOBOL)
- Capture critical code, architecture, and embedded business rules
- Transfer know‑how via guided sessions and training assets
- Centralize in a searchable knowledge base for fast answers
Operate & Sustain
- Proactive diagnostics with platform insights
- Operational guardrails to reduce outage and compliance risk
- Optional COBOL Managed staffing for 24/7 coverage
Detailed Code Documentation
COBOLpro automatically extracts and organizes core facts about your COBOL programs—program logic, data structures, dependencies, and embedded business rules— saving weeks of manual effort.
- Program logic, call graphs, and module relationships
- Data structures, file layouts, and copybook definitions
- Business rules and IO parameters per program/module
- Error handling and exception routines
In‑Depth Code Analysis
Beyond documentation, COBOLpro performs rigorous static analysis to surface improvement opportunities.
- Detect code smells, redundancies, and performance bottlenecks
- Identify potential security vulnerabilities and risky patterns
- Highlight areas primed for refactoring or modernization
Interactive Exploration Tools
- Execution path tracing to understand runtime flows
- Conditional path analysis for scenario‑based logic
- Data flow visualization across modules and files
Knowledge Base Creation
Our Approach: Automated & Expert‑Reviewed
Automated Documentation
- Program logic and flowcharts
- Data structures and definitions (files, copybooks)
- Module dependencies and call graphs
- Business rules embedded in code
- Inputs, outputs, and error handling
Documentation Formats
HTML, PDF, and interactive web—easy to access and search.
Version Control
Optional Git integration to keep docs aligned with code.
Customization
Tailored depth, formatting, and structure to your needs.
Data Flow & Business Rules
Data Flow Analysis
- Input/output field mapping
- Transformation logic and dependencies
Business Rule Extraction
Identify critical rules embedded within COBOL to support audits and change.
Actionable Insights
Interactive Knowledge Base
Deliverables
- Comprehensive documentation
- Code analysis reports
- Interactive knowledge base
- Knowledge transfer sessions
- Ongoing support
Out of Scope
- Code changes or refactoring
- New system deployments
- Hardware/infrastructure upgrades
- COBOL programming training
Proactive documentation and analysis reduces defects and prevents regressions, improving stability.
Bottleneck visibility and faster diagnosis reduce outages and operational costs.
Business rule extraction and traceable docs accelerate compliance reviews.
Designed for Enterprise
COBOLpro integrates seamlessly with your existing enterprise infrastructure and development workflows, providing the security and scalability you need.
Enterprise Integrations
Seamlessly integrate with your existing development tools, CI/CD pipelines, and enterprise systems.
SSO & SCIM Support
Single sign-on and user provisioning integration with your existing identity management systems.
Advanced Analytics
Comprehensive dashboards and reporting on code complexity, documentation coverage, and team productivity.
API Access
Full REST API access for custom integrations and workflow automation with your existing tools.
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Experience the power of integrated legacy system transformation. See how all three pillars work together to preserve knowledge and enable modern development.