ScopeGuard — Compare AI agent changes against original task scope

Keep coding agents from silently expanding scope, so every diff stays true to the task

Problem

Senior engineers report that AI-generated code is hard to read, and agents often refactor unrelated code while fixing a bug, bloating diffs and making review painful. Teams waste time figuring out which changes are actually necessary.

Solution

A lightweight tool that takes the original task description and the agent's diff, automatically tags each file or function change by relevance, highlights out-of-scope changes, and suggests which could be split into separate PRs. Integrates into CI or local pre-push checks.

Users

Indie developers and small teams using coding agents, especially those frequently reviewing AI-generated code

MVP

Parse git diff and task description; use simple heuristics or a small model to judge relevance; output a scope report flagging out-of-scope files; support CLI and GitHub Action; suggest one-click split PR

Revenue

Free basic CLI; team subscription per seat with CI integration, historical reports, and custom rules

Why now

Autonomous code changes are becoming the norm, but review burden is increasing. Existing tools focus on code quality, not scope creep, leaving a gap that indie developers can fill.