Question 1

What is Codectopus?

Accepted Answer

Codectopus is a developer tool that analyzes your repositories to uncover technical debt, measure code quality, check dependencies, and generate missing documentation with the help of AI.

Question 2

How does it integrate with my code?

Accepted Answer

Codectopus connects to your GitHub repositories via a secure GitHub App. No local setup or manual uploads are required.

Question 3

Do you store my code?

Accepted Answer

No. Codectopus only reads repository content through GitHub's API. We don't store your source code — only analysis results and metadata are saved.

Question 4

What languages are supported?

Accepted Answer

We currently support JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Go, Java, C#, Ruby, and PHP, with more languages being added regularly based on community feedback.

Question 5

How accurate is the AI review?

Accepted Answer

AI reviews highlight potential issues, missing tests, and documentation gaps. They're not meant to replace code review by humans but to save time by surfacing common problems early.

Question 6

Can Codectopus analyze pull requests (PRs)?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Codectopus automatically reviews changed files in your PRs and posts structured feedback directly in GitHub.

Question 7

Is there a free plan?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Codectopus offers a 2-month free trial that requires a credit card. The trial automatically includes the first 2 months of your chosen discounted plan, so you get full access to all features without any upfront payment.

Question 8

What happens if I exceed my plan limits?

Accepted Answer

You will still keep access to your data, but new analyses, reviews, documentation, and ongoing AI reviews will be paused until you upgrade or free up capacity.

Question 9

Is my data secure?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. We follow GitHub's security guidelines, use encrypted storage for metadata, and never share your data with third parties.

Question 10

Who is Codectopus for?

Accepted Answer

Codectopus is built for small and medium engineering teams who want to ship faster, reduce technical debt, and onboard new developers quickly.

Question 11

What payment methods are accepted?

Accepted Answer

We accept all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover). Billing is automatic and processed securely through our payment provider.

Question 12

Can I cancel my subscription anytime?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings. Your access will continue until the end of your current billing period. We don't offer partial refunds for unused time.

Question 13

How does the special first-year offer work?

Accepted Answer

New customers get significant discounts for their first year: Starter plan is $19/month (normally $49/month) and Team plan is $79/month (normally $149/month). This includes 2 free months, so you pay for 10 months and get 12. After the first year, plans renew at regular pricing.

Question 14

How are AI insights processed?

Accepted Answer

Repository content is sent to third-party AI providers (like OpenAI) only for the specific analysis you request. Your code is not used to train their models, and we follow strict data handling protocols to protect your intellectual property.

Question 15

Is there support for Enterprise users?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Enterprise users receive priority support with dedicated response times, custom integrations, and personalized onboarding. We also offer custom deployment options and advanced security features.

Question 16

Can I change my plan later?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. You can upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time without losing any historical data or analysis results. Changes take effect at your next billing cycle.

Question 17

What happens if I revoke GitHub access?

Accepted Answer

If you revoke GitHub access, new analyses will stop immediately. However, all your historical metrics, reports, and analysis data will remain accessible in your dashboard until you choose to delete them.

Codectopus Blogs

7 Hidden PR Traps That Sabotage Your Code

Why Your Codebase Slows Down Over Time

The Silent Killers of Software Maintainability (And How to Fix Them Early)

How to Avoid Rework During the Final Sprint or QA Phase

The Right Way to Onboard New Developers Fast Without Slowing the Project Down

How to Standardize Code Quality Across Different Developers and Teams

How to Maintain Code Quality When Deadlines Are Tight

How Software Agencies Reduce Technical Debt Across Multiple Client Projects

What is the 40-20-40 Rule in Software Engineering? Why it matters? And how to apply it?

What Are Code Quality Metrics & How to Make Sure Your Code Quality Is Good

5 Metrics That Reveal the True Health of Your Codebase

Code Quality in the Age of AI: How Automation is Redefining Software Engineering