GoKawiilSphinx launches as a Git hook that quizzes developers on AI-generated code before push
A new tool called Sphinx has been shared on Show HN that intercepts 'git push' and asks the developer questions about the code changes being committed, particularly code generated by AI assistants. The demo shows it probing a developer's understanding of a Stripe webhook handler's idempotency logic, following up when an initial answer is incorrect.
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As AI coding assistants produce more of the code developers ship, tools like Sphinx suggest a growing concern about developers approving changes they don't fully understand, especially around subtle issues like payment idempotency. This kind of pre-push comprehension check could become one approach to mitigating the risk of shipping flawed AI-generated logic, though its practical adoption and effectiveness remain unproven.
- Sphinx is a Git hook that quizzes developers on code before it's pushed to main.
- The tool specifically targets understanding gaps in AI-generated code.
- The demo illustrates catching a subtle bug in Stripe webhook idempotency handling.
Source: sphinx-six-theta.vercel.app, 2026-10-18
Published there as: “Show HN: Sphinx – a hook that quizzes you on your AI's code before shipping”
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