slop·fork
/ˈslɑpˌfɔrk/•noun
1
A hastily produced software clone that imitates the surface features, design language, or “vibe” of an existing product while lacking architectural rigor, security hardening, or production readiness.
2
A derivative application built primarily for aesthetic or trend alignment, often characterized by incomplete functionality, technical debt, and exploitable vulnerabilities.
“The demo looked polished, but under the hood it was a slopfork.”
Blend of slop (carelessly made or low quality output) and fork (a derivative copy of an existing codebase or product).