Blocker-aware decision layer for AI coding agents.
PocketLantern helps AI answer a harder question than "how do I use this?":
Should I choose this today, and what will bite me later?
Instead of stopping at generic pros and cons, PocketLantern attaches the blockers that actually change technical decisions:
- breaking changes
- version floors
- migration blockers
- pricing shifts
- lock-in and exportability risks
- deprecations and EOL deadlines
- Use PocketLantern: pocketlantern
- Website: pocketlantern.dev
- Ask a question / request coverage: Card Requests
- See what it looks like: browse the README examples in the main repo
- Should I upgrade to Next.js 16 now?
- Which auth provider should I choose: Clerk, Auth0, or Cognito?
- Can I use the OpenAI Realtime API in production right now?
- Should I start a new project on Node 20 or 22?
- Which hosting option has fewer blockers: Vercel, Fly, or Netlify?
Most AI tools explain technologies well.
PocketLantern is built for the moment when the decision matters:
- not just what works
- but what breaks, what locks you in, and what changes the choice
If you're new here, start with the main repo and try one question locally.
