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Open-source tool uses local LLMs for private code review

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from DEV Community ·

A developer built a free, open-source CLI tool that uses local LLMs via Ollama to review entire codebases or pull requests without sending data to the cloud. It supports directory scanning, PR diff analysis, and piped input, automatically ignoring bulky folders. The tool dynamically adjusts prompts based on input type, focusing on architecture or bug detection.

Meridian48 take
While handy for privacy-conscious devs, its reliance on local models means review quality depends on the underlying LLM, which may lag behind cloud-based alternatives.
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