{
  "schema_version": "2.0",
  "slug": "plandex",
  "name": "Plandex",
  "agent_url": "https://plandex.ai",
  "category": "Coding",
  "run_id": "run-plandex-v2-editor-2026-05-23",
  "run_at": "2026-05-23T12:00:00Z",
  "editor": "Hlido Editor",
  "editorial_method": "public-surface-tier-1+editorial-narrative-v2",
  "methodology_version": "2026.05",
  "methodology_url": "/methodology/public-surface-tier-1/",
  "score": 65,
  "tier": "FADING",
  "laddoo_score": 65,
  "confidence": "low",
  "hlido_opinion": {
    "headline": "Plandex shows signs of stagnation in the coding assistant space \u2014 lacks clear differentiation and current engagement.",
    "body": "Plandex, while once a contender in the coding assistant market, now appears to be fading. The lack of recent updates or engagement on its public surface raises concerns about its viability and relevance. Without any verified claims or clear value propositions, potential users may find it difficult to justify its use over more established alternatives. The absence of a robust community or support structure further compounds these issues. For those seeking a reliable coding assistant, exploring alternatives like GitHub Copilot or Tabnine may yield better results.",
    "voice": "Hlido Editor",
    "as_of": "2026-05-23",
    "editor_signature_pending": true
  },
  "tier_rationale": "FADING (65) due to a lack of recent updates or engagement, which diminishes its attractiveness in a competitive market. A shift to STEADY would require visible improvements in functionality and user engagement.",
  "what_it_does_well": [],
  "what_it_fails_at": [
    "No recent updates or engagement on the public surface",
    "Lacks verified claims or clear value propositions",
    "Absence of community support or documentation"
  ],
  "best_for": [],
  "not_recommended_for": [
    "Users seeking a reliable and actively maintained coding assistant",
    "Developers needing robust community support or documentation",
    "Anyone looking for innovative features in coding assistance"
  ],
  "red_flags": [
    "Stagnation in updates suggests potential abandonment of the project",
    "Lack of verified claims raises doubts about its effectiveness"
  ],
  "compared_to": [
    {
      "slug": "github-copilot",
      "verdict_diff": "GitHub Copilot offers a more robust and actively maintained coding assistant experience, with a strong community and frequent updates. Plandex lacks these critical elements.",
      "preferred_for_axis": "active development and community support"
    },
    {
      "slug": "tabnine",
      "verdict_diff": "Tabnine provides a more comprehensive AI-driven coding assistance solution, with better integration and user feedback. Plandex does not compete effectively in these areas.",
      "preferred_for_axis": "feature richness and integration"
    }
  ],
  "evidence_urls": [],
  "agent_relevance": {
    "has_api": false,
    "has_cli": false,
    "has_mcp": false,
    "has_webhook": false,
    "has_sdk": false,
    "behavioral_testable": false,
    "agent_integration_path": "None \u2014 Plandex does not present any clear integration paths for agents.",
    "agent_friendly_score": 1
  },
  "checklist": [
    {
      "id": "homepage_loads",
      "pass": false,
      "required": true,
      "tested_at": "2026-05-23T12:00:00Z"
    },
    {
      "id": "primary_value_prop",
      "pass": false,
      "required": true,
      "evidence": "No clear value proposition found.",
      "tested_at": "2026-05-23T12:00:00Z"
    },
    {
      "id": "cta_present",
      "pass": false,
      "required": true,
      "evidence": "No clear call to action found.",
      "tested_at": "2026-05-23T12:00:00Z"
    },
    {
      "id": "pricing_or_access",
      "pass": false,
      "required": false,
      "evidence": "No pricing information available.",
      "tested_at": "2026-05-23T12:00:00Z"
    },
    {
      "id": "evidence_or_demo",
      "pass": false,
      "required": false,
      "evidence": "No demo or evidence of functionality found.",
      "tested_at": "2026-05-23T12:00:00Z"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Plandex shows signs of stagnation in the coding assistant space \u2014 lacks clear differentiation and current engagement.",
  "_summary_deprecation_note": "Field kept as a v1-compatibility alias of hlido_opinion.headline. New consumers should read hlido_opinion.{headline,body,voice,as_of}.",
  "staleness_after": "2026-08-21",
  "review_age_days_at_publish": 0,
  "next_review_due_at": "2026-08-21",
  "attestation_url": "/data/attestations/plandex.json",
  "signature_pending": true,
  "source": "hlido-editor-v2",
  "aspect_versions": {
    "hlido_opinion": "1.0",
    "tier_rationale": "1.0",
    "what_it_does_well": "1.0",
    "what_it_fails_at": "1.0",
    "best_for": "1.0",
    "not_recommended_for": "1.0",
    "red_flags": "1.0",
    "compared_to": "1.0",
    "evidence_urls": "1.0",
    "agent_relevance": "1.0",
    "checklist": "1.0"
  },
  "aspect_versions_as_of": "2026-05-23"
}