AI code review tool using custom standards file
Surmado's Scout is a low-cost AI code review tool for small teams, solo founders, and vibe coders. It reviews pull requests against a user-defined STANDARDS.MD file, providing feedback on what looks good, what needs work, and a reviewer brief. It aims to be 1/10 the price of Claude.
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