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Add Fortran/Fypp static analysis linter to catch copy-paste bugs #1211

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Feature Request

Add a Python-based static analysis linter for Fortran/Fypp source code that catches patterns known to cause silent bugs. Integrate it into the pre-commit hook (`./mfc.sh precheck`) and CI (`lint-source.yml`).

Proposed Checks

Check What it catches
Fypp list duplicates Duplicate entries in `#:for VAR in [...]` broadcast/loop lists
Duplicate consecutive lines Identical adjacent non-trivial lines (copy-paste errors)
Hardcoded byte size `int(8._wp, ...)` patterns that assume 8-byte reals

These checks are motivated by real bugs found in the codebase. The linter would prevent regressions after the bugs are fixed.

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