How Ship or Skip Works
Every day, our panel of seven critics independently reviews an AI tool and delivers a verdict: Ship or Skip. Then the community weighs in.
The Review Process
A tool is submitted
Anyone can suggest an AI tool for review. The most requested tools get reviewed first.
Seven critics review independently
Each reviewer evaluates the tool from their unique perspective — builder, skeptic, futurist, creator, founder, PM, and designer. They don’t see each other’s reviews until all are submitted.
The verdict is revealed
Majority rules: if 4 or more critics say Ship, it’s a Ship. Otherwise, it’s a Skip. Split verdicts are flagged as contested.
The community weighs in
Signed-up users vote Ship or Skip, leave comments, and challenge specific reviewer takes. When the community strongly disagrees, panelists revisit their verdict.
The Panel
The Builder
Evaluates from a developer's perspective. Can I ship with this?
The Skeptic
Cuts through the hype. Does this actually work?
The Creator
Evaluates from a creator's angle. Will this save me time?
The Futurist
Where does this fit in the AI landscape?
The Founder
Evaluates market fit, pricing, and business viability. Would users pay for this?
The PM
Analyzes user experience, feature quality, and competitive differentiation. Does this solve real user problems?
The Designer
Judges interface quality, visual polish, and user experience. Is this delightful to use?
FAQ
How does Ship or Skip review AI tools?
A submitted AI tool is independently reviewed by seven critics with different operator perspectives, including builder, skeptic, futurist, creator, founder, PM, and designer roles.
What does a Ship verdict mean?
A Ship verdict means the majority of the panel believes the tool is worth using, testing, or adopting for the audience it serves.
What does a Skip verdict mean?
A Skip verdict means the majority of the panel found the tool too weak, risky, expensive, or unfinished to recommend right now.
Can the community influence verdicts?
Yes. Signed-in users can vote Ship or Skip, comment on tools, and challenge reviewer takes. Strong community disagreement can prompt panelists to revisit a verdict.
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