Stacked-PR AI review add-on · Comparison

Critique CLI
vs Graphite Diamond.

Graphite Diamond is the AI review layer inside Graphite’s stacked-PR product. It assumes you already use Graphite for stacking and adds review on top.

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Quick answer

Diamond is compelling if you already live in Graphite stacks. Critique CLI does not require a new branching model — it checks the local working tree for any workflow, returns finish.v1, and integrates with the agents you already run.

What is Critique CLI?

Critique CLI is an independent finish pass for coding agents. It reviews the local working-tree change before commit or PR, returns finish.v1 JSON (outcome, evidence, limits, exit codes), and optionally attaches a repair package. It integrates with Codex, Claude Code, OpenCode, and Cursor via `critique integrate`.

Last updated 2026-08-06 · Verify competitor pricing on the vendor site before procurement.

Our pick

Critique CLI

Independent finish check on your working tree. finish.v1 JSON, optional repair packages, integrates with Codex · Claude Code · OpenCode · Cursor.

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AI review bundled into Graphite’s stacking workflow

Graphite Diamond

Graphite seats bundle stacking + Diamond. Critique is a standalone CLI with shared credits — adopt finish without adopting stacked PRs.

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Critique CLI vs Graphite Diamond: features

Capability	Critique CLI	Graphite Diamond
Branching requirement	◆ None — any Git workflow	Optimised for stacked PRs
Adoption	◆ Install CLI: npm install --global @critiquedotsh/cli	Requires Graphite platform
Agent handoff	◆ finish.v1 for Codex / Claude Code / Cursor	Graphite-managed review
Pricing	◆ Shared credits	Per seat bundled

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Why teams pick Critique CLI

You do not use stacked PRs and do not want to adopt Graphite to get AI review.
You want the finish pass where the agent works — the local tree — not only in Graphite UI.
You need a structured JSON contract, not another seat SKU.

When Graphite Diamond is the right pick

You are already deep in Graphite stacking and Diamond is included at no extra decision cost.
Stacked PRs are the primary workflow and review is secondary.

Common questions

01Is Critique CLI a good alternative to Graphite Diamond?

02What does Critique cost compared to Graphite Diamond?

Graphite seats bundle stacking + Diamond. Critique is a standalone CLI with shared credits — adopt finish without adopting stacked PRs. Critique's public pricing is team-shared: Solo $19/mo, Pro $49/mo, Team $149/mo, plus an $8/mo BYOK harness (OpenRouter or CrofAI) and a $5/mo student/OSS lane.

03What does the Critique CLI actually run?

Critique reviews the change in your local working tree (staged, unstaged, deleted, and bounded untracked text). `critique finish` returns finish.v1 JSON: outcome, evidence, limits, and exit codes. Optional repair modes attach a repair package when warranted. Cloud runs are available when you want a clean remote machine.

04Can I use Critique alongside Graphite Diamond?

Yes. Many teams keep Graphite Diamond for its unique strength (see below) and add Critique as the independent finish pass their coding agents call before claiming a task is done. The CLI does not require uninstalling other tools.

05How do I start with Critique CLI?

Run `npm install --global @critiquedotsh/cli`, then `critique login`, `critique integrate --agent all` (Codex, Claude Code, OpenCode, Cursor), and `critique finish --intent "…" --json` on a real change.

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