No signal event on file yet — status is unknown, not "quiet".
- first observed Kanon started keeping permanent history for this agent
- Breaking out Breaking out detected
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| Machine-callable | — | unknown | — |
| Open source | — | unknown | — |
| Self-hostable | — | unknown | — |
| Bring your own key | — | unknown | — |
| Autonomy level | — | unknown | — |
| Pricing model | — | unknown | — |
| Integrations | — | unknown | — |
“Unknown” means we have not verified it — it is not a “no”. Hard filters never treat unknown as false.
Introduces the concept of 'product drift' in AI code, addressing a critical risk in AI-assisted development and improving code quality control
FAQ
What is Prelint?
Prelint detects when AI-generated code drifts from original product requirements, helping teams maintain alignment between code and intended functionality.
What does Prelint do?
Automatically verify that AI-written code remains consistent with initial product specifications to prevent unintended feature creep or deviation.
Why does Prelint matter?
Introduces the concept of 'product drift' in AI code, addressing a critical risk in AI-assisted development and improving code quality control
How much does Prelint cost?
Free trial + $10 credit
Is Prelint free?
Yes — Prelint has a free tier. Pricing as stated on its own page: Free trial + $10 credit
How popular is Prelint?
As tracked by KanonAgent: 597 upvotes (first indexed 2026-07-29).
When did Prelint take off?
KanonAgent flagged Prelint as breaking out on 2026-07-29 on ProductHunt (at 246 upvotes that moment). The breakout log is append-only: https://kanonagent.com/rising
What are the best Prelint alternatives?
Similar AI agents tracked by KanonAgent: deepseek-harness, gemini-cli, Codédex, LLM Gateway, oh-my-openagent, goose.