Question 1

What is FlagShark?

Accepted Answer

FlagShark is an automated feature flag lifecycle management platform. It integrates with GitHub to detect stale feature flags in your codebase and generates cleanup pull requests to remove them safely. Think of it as automated technical debt reduction for your feature flag infrastructure.

Question 2

How does FlagShark detect feature flags?

Accepted Answer

We use tree-sitter AST (Abstract Syntax Tree) parsing to analyze your code with 100% accuracy. Unlike regex or AI-based approaches, AST parsing understands your code's actual structure, ensuring we identify real flag usage—not false positives.

Question 3

What programming languages are supported?

Accepted Answer

FlagShark supports 12 languages: Go, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Rust, C#, C++, Java, Kotlin, PHP, Ruby, Swift, and Objective-C. We use language-specific parsing for accurate detection in each.

Question 4

What feature flag providers do you support?

Accepted Answer

We support LaunchDarkly, Unleash, Split.io, Optimizely, Flagsmith, ConfigCat, PostHog, Flipper (Ruby), and custom implementations. You can configure custom flag patterns via .flagshark.yaml for proprietary solutions.

Question 5

How do I sign up for FlagShark?

Accepted Answer

You can sign up using your GitHub account for instant access, or create an account with email and password if you prefer. Both options give you full access to the platform. GitHub sign-in is recommended as it streamlines the repository connection process.

Question 6

How does FlagShark determine if a flag is safe to remove?

Accepted Answer

FlagShark analyzes multiple signals: flag age, PR history, and code context using tree-sitter AST parsing. Flags that have been in your codebase for extended periods without changes are identified as stale candidates. For LaunchDarkly users, we can also detect flags that have been removed from your LaunchDarkly project but still exist in code.

Question 7

Will FlagShark work with our CI/CD pipeline?

Accepted Answer

Yes. FlagShark operates via GitHub webhooks and creates standard pull requests. It integrates seamlessly with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI, or any CI/CD system—no pipeline changes required.

Question 8

How long does it take to see results?

Accepted Answer

You'll see your complete flag inventory and health scores within minutes of installation. Most teams create their first cleanup PR the same day. Significant codebase improvements are typically visible within 1-2 weeks.

Question 9

Can we mark critical flags to prevent removal?

Accepted Answer

Yes. FlagShark supports "permanent flag" protection. Mark any flag as critical, and it will be excluded from cleanup recommendations and stale alerts. This is configurable per workspace.

Question 10

Does FlagShark store my source code?

Accepted Answer

No. Code is analyzed in isolated AWS Lambda environments and discarded after processing. We only store metadata—flag names, file locations, and lifecycle status. GitHub usernames are stored for flag attribution. Your source code is never persisted.

Question 11

What GitHub permissions does FlagShark need?

Accepted Answer

Three permissions: Contents (Read) to analyze code, Pull Requests (Write) to create cleanup PRs, and Metadata (Read) for repository info. We never access secrets, environment variables, or admin settings.

Question 12

Is FlagShark SOC 2 compliant?

Accepted Answer

We use AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS in transit, and AWS KMS for secrets management. SOC 2 Type II certification is in progress. We're GDPR ready with data deletion available on request. Scan results auto-delete after 30 days; flag lifecycle data is retained while your account is active.

Question 13

What if we accidentally remove a critical flag?

Accepted Answer

FlagShark creates pull requests—you review and approve before anything merges. Your team has full control to test, discuss, and catch concerns. No automated merging without your approval.

Question 14

Is there a free tier?

Accepted Answer

Yes! FlagShark Free includes 1 repository, 50 flags, core detection features, and 30-day data retention—free forever. Paid plans start at $49/month for teams needing more repositories and advanced features.

Question 15

How much will FlagShark save us?

Accepted Answer

Teams save an average of $125,000+ annually based on industry research (2.5 hours per flag × developer hourly rate × flags cleaned). Use our ROI Calculator for estimates based on your team size.

Question 16

Does FlagShark work with monorepos?

Accepted Answer

Yes. FlagShark handles multi-workspace setups with hundreds of repositories. Organize repos into teams with role-based access control, and use bulk operations for cleanup at scale.

Question 17

Do you support GitLab or Bitbucket?

Accepted Answer

Currently GitHub-only via native GitHub App integration. GitLab and Bitbucket are on our roadmap. Contact us for enterprise timeline discussions.

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