v1.4.2 Now Available for Claude Code

Code Review for the AI Era

Claude Code writes fast. Now you review faster.

And with more confidence.

claude plugin marketplace add ron-myers/candid
claude plugin install candid@candid

SEE IT IN ACTION

Candid Code Review Workflow

Candid review command activation showing the review process steps

Run /candid-review to start a comprehensive code review

Apply fix dialog showing individual fix application options

Review and apply fixes individually with one click

Fix handling options showing batch operation choices

Choose how to handle multiple fixes at once

Features

Technical.md

Define coding standards in markdown. Run /candid-init to auto-generate from your codebase, or use a template.

Focus Modes

Target specific review areas: --focus security, --focus performance, --focus architecture, or --focus edge-case.

Tone Selection

Choose --harsh for brutal honesty or --constructive for Radical Candor-style feedback. Set defaults in config.

Re-Review

Run --re-review to compare against your last review. See what's fixed, what's still present, and what's new.

Auto-Commit

Add --auto-commit to commit applied fixes with detailed messages listing each fix location and severity.

Config Hierarchy

CLI flags override project config (.candid/config.json), which overrides user config (~/.candid/config.json).

HOW IT WORKS

Install Candid.Add Candid to Claude Code with two commands from your terminal.

claude plugin marketplace add ron-myers/candid
claude plugin install candid@candid

Initialize your Project.Generate a Technical.md for your codebase.
```
/candid-init
```
Review.Run the command to analyze your changes.
```
/candid-review
```

SLASH COMMANDS

/candid-reviewRun a code review on your changes with configurable tone and focus areas.
/candid-initGenerate a Technical.md file by analyzing your codebase structure.
/candid-validate-standardsCheck your Technical.md for vague rules and linter overlaps.

COMMUNITY

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Get help, share feedback, and connect with other Candid users.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does Candid work with any language?: Yes, Candid reviews code in any language Claude Code supports. Your Technical.md standards can be language-specific or universal.
How does Candid pay for Claude Code?: Candid uses Claude Code however you're already logged in. If you're using an API key, Candid uses that. If you're on Claude Pro or Max, Candid uses that.
Can I use Candid with my team?: Yes. Share your Technical.md and candid.config.json in your repo. Everyone gets the same standards and configuration automatically.
What's the difference between Harsh and Constructive tone?: Harsh mode is brutally honest—great for finding issues you might miss. Constructive mode is caring but direct, based on Radical Candor principles.
What is Radical Candour?: Radical Candour is a management philosophy that combines caring personally with challenging directly. It's about giving honest, direct feedback while genuinely caring about the person receiving it. Candid's Constructive tone is based on these principles.

Get started in 5 minutes

# From a terminal
claude plugin marketplace add ron-myers/candid
claude plugin install candid@candid

# start claude (pass any args you normally would)
claude

# init your project
/candid-init

# Run your first review
/candid-review

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