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DiffCue vs ShardStitch

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DiffCue compared with ShardStitch
DetailDiffCue logo DiffCueShardStitch logo ShardStitch
What it doesCode review for uncommitted git changes before you commit Local-first AI coding memory and recovery for Claude, Cursor, Codex, Gemini, and more
StageStartup Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inCA Not given
Pricing modelPaid Paid
Pricing5 free reviews with no signup or credit card, then $4.99 once for unlimited use on up to 2 Macs. A review includes every AI summary, explanation, and chat message for one repo for one day. No subscription; 30-day refund policy. Free 1.x updates included. $49 one-time lifetime license, no subscription or recurring fees, Windows/macOS/Linux desktop apps included
Key features
  • Hunk-by-hunk code explanation with AI
  • Interactive chat thread per hunk for follow-up questions
  • Side-by-side before and after view of changes
  • One-line AI summary for each file
  • Saved chat threads and explanations that persist between sessions
  • Support for OpenAI, OpenRouter, or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint
  • API key stored securely in macOS Keychain
  • Works with code written by humans or AI agents
  • License works on up to 2 Macs
  • Session recovery across 31 AI coding tools including Claude, Cursor, Codex, Gemini, Cline, Devin, Windsurf, and more
  • Git-aware state tracking with branch, diff, changed files, and recent commits
  • Dependency graph showing file relationships and god-node detection
  • 49 MCP tools callable directly from Claude Code, Cursor, Devin, and Windsurf
  • Session Vault for local recovery history after crashes and outages
  • Zero telemetry with local recovery and optional explicit exports only
  • Hivy on-device intelligence for context trimming and drift detection
  • Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop apps with CLI and VS Code/Cursor extension
  • Council 12-agent review layer for risky handoffs to surface stale assumptions
What makes it different
  • One-time $4.99 purchase with no subscription or recurring fees
  • Free trial with 5 reviews and no signup or credit card required
  • Built specifically for reviewing uncommitted changes, not a general git client with chat attached
  • Your code never leaves your chosen AI provider, never sent to DiffCue
  • Interacts with AI agents from Cursor, Copilot, Claude Code, and Windsurf
  • Recovers from disk state without needing the old session alive, unlike transcript-based approaches
  • Works after the session ends or is locked out, unlike /compact or /handoff skills
  • Formats for 31 AI tools instead of locking you into one platform
  • Local-first with zero telemetry and no cloud sync unless explicitly configured
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check8 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)05
Citation Flow (Majestic)1220
Referring domains (Majestic)124

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