FAQ

FAQ

Why was it renamed from DevRadar? "DevRadar" was already used by devradar.dev (a developer tool), a popular tutorial app with hundreds of GitHub copies, and a Chrome extension. StackRadar keeps the idea (your whole stack, on radar) with a name people can actually find. Settings in ~/.devradar are migrated automatically.

Can it stop an app from sending data? Yes, for apps you start from StackRadar: the Network Guard asks before each new destination and blocks what you deny. Other apps are monitored, and you can block a host for every app at the OS firewall with one click (it asks for admin rights).

Can it see what's inside HTTPS requests? No, and that's on purpose: StackRadar never decrypts traffic. It inspects plain-HTTP requests fully and checks your code for credentials sent to unexpected places.

Is StackRadar free? Does it phone home? Yes, it's free, and no, it doesn't phone home. There's no telemetry. See Security & privacy.

Do I need Python? Not for the desktop app (it bundles its engine). From source you need Python 3.9+, with no packages.

Which folders does it scan? Your home folder by default (depth 6). Point it anywhere with the top box or --root. Big dependency folders (node_modules, .venv, .git …) are sized but not read.

How does it decide something is a "project"? A manifest (package.json, pyproject.toml, Cargo.toml, go.mod …), a VCS folder, Docker files, IDE / AI markers, or a config file next to source code.

Which AI agents are supported? Claude Code, Codex CLI, Hermes Agent, OpenClaw (Clawdbot / Moltbot), Paperclip, Gemini CLI, Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot CLI, OpenCode, Goose, Aider, Qwen Code, Amp, Kiro, Continue, Cline / Roo, Ollama and LM Studio. See AI agents & skills.

Where do the token counts come from? Claude Code's local transcripts (~/.claude/projects) and Codex's session logs. Other agents don't store token usage locally.

Is the vulnerability check a real audit? No. It's a heuristic (debug mode, eval, disabled TLS, unignored .env …). Use npm audit, pip-audit, cargo audit for depth.

Can it update my packages automatically? Only when you click ⬆ Update, after a confirmation. See Package updates.

Can I turn off the tips / features I don't use? Yes. Use the Hints switch and ⚙ Settings → Features. See Hints & settings.

Where are my notes and tags stored? In ~/.stackradar/projects.json (tags, ratings, notes) and ~/.stackradar/settings.json (preferences).