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brooks-lint

brooks-lint is an open-source dev tools project by hyhmrright (hyhmrright/brooks-lint on GitHub). It has 1,503 GitHub stars and 69 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 28 September 2026.

AI code reviews grounded in 12 classic engineering books — decay risk diagnostics with book citations, severity labels, and 6 analysis modes including full-s…

★ 1.5k stars⑂ 69 forksMITupdated 2026-09
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// project facts

Project facts

GitHub stars
1,503
Forks
69
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
28 September 2026
Category
Dev Tools
Listing
Full install guide
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Install it

    Package managers, install scripts, or app stores on every OS.

  2. Configure lightly

    Sane defaults work; dotfiles make it yours.

  3. Learn the keys

    A weekend of muscle memory pays off for years.

  4. Extend it

    Plugins and themes from huge community ecosystems.

// features

Why people love it

Model flexibility

Swap between frontier APIs and local models per task.

Terminal & IDE

Lives where you work: VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim, or plain terminal.

AI pair programming

Agentic coding assistants that plan, edit, and run commands.

Deeply customizable

Themes, plugins, and config for any workflow.

Blazing fast

Native code and smart design keep everything instant.

Keyboard-first

Hands stay on keys; the mouse becomes optional.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 — Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/hyhmrright/brooks-lint.git
    cd brooks-lint
  2. Step 2 — Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 — Run it

    Follow the project's launch command — Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

  • Ship features faster with an AI pair programmer.
  • Refactor legacy code with confidence.
  • Onboard onto unfamiliar codebases.
  • Automate tests, docs, and chores.
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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains brooks-lint?

It is an open-source project at hyhmrright/brooks-lint with 69 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.

Is brooks-lint free for commercial use?

MIT licensed — use it commercially, no strings attached.

Will it replace developers?

It multiplies them — best results come from developers directing and reviewing.

Which editor does it support?

VS Code and terminal are universal; check each tool for JetBrains/Neovim.

Is my code sent anywhere?

With local models, no. With APIs, check the provider's retention policy.

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