Codebase IQ
Privacy-First • Zero-Friction Entry

Human-Context Layer for Code

Surface trust, expertise and the story behind every change so developers move faster and managers see the health of the codebase at a glance.

Installs in minutes • No servers required • Data stays in your repo

See Code Confidence at a Glance

Mark functions as 🟢 trusted, 🟠 needs review, or 🔴 risky

function authenticateUser(token) {
const decoded = jwt.verify(token, secret);
// TODO: Add rate limiting
return decoded.userId;
}

Five Core Features That Transform Your Codebase

From trust markers to AI traceability, every feature designed for immediate value

Core
Trust Markers Everywhere
Mark functions as 🟢/🟠/🔴. Markers live in your repo, appear in IDE gutters, PR overlays, and reports.
  • One-click marking in VS Code
  • Persistent & auditable history
  • No vendor lock-in
Core
Slack-First Expertise
Ask "who knows this?" directly in Slack. Get instant replies with risk breakdown and expert contacts.
  • /pulse who-expert path/to/file
  • /pulse heatmap for risk overview
  • No IDE required
Core
Human Blame
Replace misleading git blame with "who last understood it" - showing author vs. last maintainer.
  • Author vs. last fixer view
  • One-click expert contact
  • Speeds troubleshooting
Core
Static Dashboard
Generate manager-friendly HTML reports showing repo health, risk trends, and action items.
  • pulse report → HTML output
  • Executive summary
  • Easy sharing via email
AI
AI Generation Replay
Replay the original AI generation session to understand why automated changes were made.
  • View original prompts
  • Agent transcript + diffs
  • Perfect for compliance
Privacy-First
Your Data, Your Repo
Default storage is repo-local. Hosting is opt-in. Zero vendor lock-in from day one.
  • Data in /.pulse/context.json
  • Versioned with Git
  • Optional cloud features

Zero-Friction Entry

Install and get value in minutes, not hours

1

Install VS Code Extension

One-click install from VS Code marketplace. No configuration needed.

2

Right-Click to Mark

Mark your first function as 🟢/🟠/🔴. See immediate value in your IDE.

3

Connect Slack (Optional)

Add /pulse commands to your Slack for team-wide expertise queries.

Start Building Code Confidence Today

Join developers who are making their codebases more transparent, trustworthy, and maintainable.

Free for individual developers • Team plans start at $10/month

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