Question 1

What is critiq.dev?

Accepted Answer

Critiq is an open source code review toolchain. The public CLI (`@critiq/cli`) and rules catalog (`@critiq/rules`) scan your repository locally and return deterministic findings you can use in the terminal or CI.

Question 2

Does Critiq send my code to the cloud?

Accepted Answer

The OSS CLI runs locally on your machine or in your CI runner. It analyzes files in your checkout and does not upload your source to Critiq by default. Hosted Critiq Cloud features are optional and separate from the open source CLI.

Question 3

How is this different from AI review tools?

Accepted Answer

Critiq findings come from explicit, testable rules, not probabilistic model output. You can inspect each rule, reproduce results, and tune what runs in CI. That makes feedback consistent and auditable.

Question 4

Is Critiq open source?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The core engine, public CLI, and OSS rules catalog are open source under the Critiq GitHub organization. Premium rule packs and hosted product features are separate offerings.

How Critiq compares to other review tools

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