A Python CLI that monitors repos for AI-generated commits and hackathon losses, then blasts custom roasts via terminal notifications.

How does dave-watch detect AI code?

Scans for telltale signs like weird docstrings ("Certainly!"), redundant try/catches, and dumb variable names—stuff no human writes on purpose.

Is dave-watch safe to run on my team?

If you value laughs over lawsuits, sure. Target consenting Daves or face Slack drama.

🛠️ Developer Tools

Your terminal pings. Dave's latest commit reeks of AI. dave-watch delivers the roast of a lifetime. Finally, accountability with laughs.

Open Source Beat Apr 11, 2026 4 min read

dave-watch auto-detects AI code slop and hackathon fails with brutal accuracy. 𝕏
Customizable roasts turn surveillance into savage team entertainment. 𝕏
A hilarious wake-up call against over-relying on AI in development. 𝕏

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