Problem Definition
As AI coding tools (Copilot, Cursor, etc.) become mainstream, developers face new challenges:
- No Quality Gate: AI-generated code goes straight to production with placeholder comments, TODOs, and broken imports
- Lack of Design Thinking: “Vibe Coding” phenomenon - developers accept AI output without critical thinking
- Security Vulnerabilities: AI-generated code gets committed without security review
According to the 2026 Stack Overflow survey, 84% of developers use AI tools, and 41% of new code is AI-assisted.
Market Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| AI Code Tools Market (2026) | $34.58B |
| Expected Growth Rate | CAGR 17.5% |
| Projected 2032 Size | $91.3B |
Target Customers: Developers and teams using AI coding assistants
Solution: BlueMouse
BlueMouse is a “Socratic Gatekeeper” that sits between developers and LLMs.
Core Features
- 17-Layer Validation: AST parsing, type checking, security audits in 17 steps
- Socratic Interview: Forces AI to answer critical questions before code generation
- “For concurrent orders: pessimistic locking vs optimistic locking?”
- “On payment failure: immediate rollback vs 3 retries?”
- 100% Local Execution: Your data never leaves your machine
- Python CLI: Simple installation and usage
Differentiation
- Existing tools: Generate code → Review
- BlueMouse: Question → Design → Generate → Validate
Competitive Landscape
| Competitor | Focus | Weakness |
|---|---|---|
| SonarQube | Static analysis | Not AI-specific |
| Snyk | Security scanning | Ignores design phase |
| CodeClimate | Quality metrics | No pre-validation |
Competition Intensity: Medium (Blue Ocean - Socratic approach is unique)
MVP Development Plan
| Phase | Duration | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 2 weeks | Python CLI structure, AST parser |
| Phase 2 | 2 weeks | Socratic prompt chain |
| Phase 3 | 2 weeks | 17-Layer validation logic |
| Phase 4 | 2 weeks | VSCode/Cursor extension |
Total MVP Duration: 6-8 weeks Tech Stack: Python, AST, Tree-sitter
Revenue Model
| Plan | Price | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Basic validation, 5/day |
| Pro | $15/mo | Unlimited, custom rules |
| Team | $12/user/mo | Dashboard, analytics |
| Enterprise | Contact | On-premise, SSO |
Expected MRR (12 months): $5,000 - $15,000
Risk Analysis
| Risk | Level | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Medium | Leverage open-source AST libraries |
| Market | Medium | AI tool adoption trend confirmed |
| Execution | Medium | Validate quickly with MVP |
Recommendation
- Domain Fit: dev_tools, security (preferred domains)
- Tech Fit: Python CLI, backend-focused (skill match)
- Market Timing: AI coding tool adoption highlights quality issues
- Differentiation: Socratic approach avoids direct competition
Overall Score: 90/100