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RubricCheck
RubricCheck

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I built a free tool that grades student essays (and more!) directly against rubrics and it's free & no login

Hey everyone! πŸ‘‹

I recently launched RubricCheck (rubriccheck.org), a free web tool built to solve a problem every student and teacher deals with: submission anxiety and grading against vague or complex rubrics.

Instead of guessing what grade you'll get or digging through multiple LMS dropdowns on Canvas or Blackboard, you drop in the assignment rubric (or raw prompt) and your work (essay, slides, project, or math steps). It automatically parses the criteria and gives you an instant, criterion-by-criterion breakdown of what's missing, where you might lose points, and actionable fixes.


What it does:

  • Criterion-by-Criterion Audit: Breaks down papers against specific rubric tiers (Exemplary, Proficient, Developing, Incomplete).
  • Missed Points & Fix-It Checklist: Pinpoints exactly where points will be deducted before you submit.
  • Teacher Mode: Includes an instant AI Rubric Builder and a Syllabus-to-"I Can" benchmark breakdown tool for educators.
  • Strict Mode Toggle: Simulates strict graders or AP exam scoring standards.
  • Zero Friction: 100% free, client-first, no account or credit card required.

The Tech Stack:

  • Frontend: React 18, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Lucide Icons, Framer Motion
  • AI Processing: Google Gemini API (structured schema validation for reliable multi-tier rubric extraction)
  • Deployment & Architecture: Vite, Node.js proxy, Cloud Run

πŸš€ Try it out:

Check it out live at rubriccheck.org!

I'd love feedback from the dev community on the UX, performance, or ideas for new features you'd like to see added.

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