One scanner, two ways to use it
The Buoy GitHub App runs the same open-source scanner (@buoy-design/cli) internally.
Same detection rules, same accuracy. The App adds AI-powered summaries, committable inline suggestions,
and a dashboard on top.
What You Get
PR Reviews
Automatic design drift reviews posted on every pull request with issues table.
Check Runs
GitHub Check that passes or fails based on drift severity thresholds.
Inline Suggestions
Committable inline fix suggestions — apply with one click in the GitHub UI (Pro).
Multi-Repo
Track drift across multiple repositories from the Buoy dashboard.
Branch Protection
Block merges when critical drift is detected in the PR.
Builder Mode
Coaching tone for early-stage teams. Identifies repeated patterns and helps build tokens.
PR Review Preview
🛟 Buoy Design Review
3 design drift issues found in this PR.
Issues Table
| File | Line | Issue | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card.tsx | 12 | Hardcoded color #3b82f6 | var(--color-primary) |
| Card.tsx | 31 | Hardcoded spacing 24px | var(--spacing-lg) |
| Modal.tsx | 8 | Hardcoded radius 8px | var(--radius-md) |
Free vs Pro
Free Tier
For all repositories
- ✓ Deterministic issues table
- ✓ GitHub check run (pass/fail)
- ✓ Dashboard with scan history
Pro Tier
Everything in Free, plus:
- + AI-powered PR summaries & coaching
- + Committable inline fix suggestions
- + Builder mode coaching
- + Custom review instructions