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Spotlight by Backplanes
Spotlight by Backplanes provides detailed session reports for AI agents, specifically those using Claude Code and Codex.
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Our verdict
Who it's for
Understand, improve, and track your AI agent sessions
Who should look elsewhere
Supports specific AI agent platforms (Claude Code and Codex), limiting broader applicability.
Pros
- +Provides deep visibility into AI agent behavior that is otherwise invisible.
- +Helps optimize agent performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- +Offers tailored reports for different organizational roles (security, engineering, finance).
- +Free for individuals and teams, making it accessible.
- +Easy installation via a single command-line script.
Cons
- −Supports specific AI agent platforms (Claude Code and Codex), limiting broader applicability.
- −Org-level features for attribution and specific controls require direct contact with the vendor for setup.
Key features
- ✓Automated session capture for AI agents
- ✓Local PII and credential redaction
- ✓Detailed session reports with verdict, time spent, and findings
- ✓Identification of good habits and areas for improvement
- ✓Org-wide reports for security, engineering, and spend analysis
- ✓Attribution of token spend to individuals and repositories
- ✓Compatibility with macOS, Linux, and WSL 2
- ✓One-click next steps for identified issues
Pricing
No public pricing plans recorded.