Spotlight by Backplanes

Spotlight by Backplanes is a command-line tool that automatically monitors and analyzes your coding sessions with AI assistants like Claude Code and Codex. After you finish a coding session, it captures the activity, strips out sensitive information like credentials locally, and generates detailed reports about what happened. These reports show you exactly what the AI did, highlight potential issues, and identify areas where you could save time in future sessions.

The tool installs with a single curl command and works seamlessly in the background on macOS, Linux, and WSL 2. It doesn't require OAuth integration with AI platforms—instead, it reads sessions after they conclude, maintaining your workflow while providing valuable insights. The reports include verdicts on session quality, time breakdowns, specific findings, and a narrative of what occurred during the coding process.

This tool is particularly valuable for developers and engineering teams who regularly use AI coding assistants. It helps identify patterns where AI might be making mistakes or taking unnecessary steps, provides visibility into team-wide coding practices, and offers concrete data to improve how you work with AI tools. The automatic capture and local redaction features make it both powerful and privacy-conscious for professional use.