What is GhostReview VSCode extension?

A sidebar tool that AI-reviews your code diffs with personas, tracks mistakes over time via dashboard.

How does GhostReview detect code patterns?

Analyzes review history in Supabase, surfaces repeats like "async errors 8x this month."

Does GhostReview require an API key?

First 5 reviews free, no key. Full use needs your Groq key, stored encrypted.

118 Installs, Zero Marketing: The VSCode Extension That Remembers Your Code Blunders

Zero marketing, 118 installs in 90 days. GhostReview isn't just another AI code reviewer—it's your personal mistake archive, built for solo devs chasing growth.

Open Source Beat Apr 11, 2026 4 min read

GhostReview VSCode sidebar showing AI code review with Brutal Architect persona

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GhostReview differentiates via memory, tracking personal code mistakes across reviews—beating stateless AI like ChatGPT. 𝕏
Zero-marketing launch hit 118 installs; free tier fixed activation drop-off. 𝕏
Built lean on Groq, Supabase; roadmap eyes team pattern detection for managers. 𝕏

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