Help builders choose AI tools that ship.
Look up a tool, ask what stack to build with, or get a model pick — every result comes with a build prompt you can paste into your IDE.
Recent reviews
Latest verdicts from the seven-critic panel.
Replit Agent now syncs with GitHub and refactors across files
Async background agents + persistent memory for your AI code editor
Native MCP client + streaming UI primitives for Next.js AI apps
Sub-300ms voice AI in the browser, no server relay required
Mistral's private-deploy AI assistant with RAG and admin controls
Linear auto-labels, prioritizes, and routes incoming issues so you don't have to
How Ship or Skip works
Type a tool name, describe what you want to build, or ask about a model. One search bar, three modes.
Tool match, recommended stack, or model pick — with panel verdicts where applicable and clearly-marked externals where not.
Every actionable answer comes with a copy-pasteable prompt for Claude, Cursor, or your IDE agent. Setup + first build steps included.
FAQ
What is Ship or Skip?
Ship or Skip is a builder's search engine for AI tools and models. Type a tool name, describe what you want to build, or ask which model fits — you get a panel verdict, a stack recommendation, or a model pick, each paired with a ready-to-paste build prompt.
How are tools evaluated?
Every tool is scored by a seven-critic panel. The panel produces one verdict per tool (Ship, Skip, or mixed) based on workflow fit, model dependence, switching cost, pricing, and product moat. The panel deliberates as one body to preserve authority.
Why are some recommendations marked 'external'?
If a stack recommendation includes a tool not yet in the Ship or Skip review database, it's labeled as external. That signals the panel hasn't verified it — useful as a starting point, but you should test it like any other unreviewed product.
Who is Ship or Skip for?
Builders making real decisions: founders picking an AI stack, operators evaluating tools for a workflow, and engineers choosing models for a feature. If you're shipping with AI, Ship or Skip is the decision-support layer.
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