What problem does ArchSteer solve?

AI agents write code faster than any architect can review, document, or govern. Docs rot instantly, the real architecture is invisible, decisions are made silently, and intended architecture drifts. ArchSteer makes architecture continuously observable and governable.

How is ArchSteer different from a linter or a diagram tool?

Linters check single-language rules; diagram tools require manual upkeep. ArchSteer maintains one code-derived model that powers living docs, auto-drafted ADRs, conformance with a net-new ratchet, an evolution feed, and AI-agent steering — all from the same source of truth.

Do I have to set up rules before I get value?

No. The read-only X-ray runs with zero config: point it at any repo and instantly see the current architecture and how it changed. Declaring intent for governance is an incremental, opt-in upgrade.

How does ArchSteer steer AI coding agents?

It injects sharp, file-scoped guardrails into CLAUDE.md / AGENTS.md / .cursor/rules that point at the governing ADR, so agents build toward the target architecture instead of copying adjacent legacy code.

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Enterprise architecture governance across every repository

When agents write most of the code, governance can't be a quarterly review. ArchSteer makes the architect's intent executable and observable continuously, across every repository.

One control plane

Each repo pushes a snapshot; the situation room rolls up conformance, drift, open violations, and decisions awaiting ratification.

Policy that follows the code

Declared intent is enforced in CI with a ratchet, so standards converge instead of drifting.

Audit-ready

The decision ledger and drift history give leadership the provenance they need at board and audit reviews.

Try it on your repo

Run `archsteer xray` on your repo to see this in under a minute, then declare intent when you're ready to govern.

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FAQ

How do repos report in?

The CLI runs `archsteer push` after each map, sending a snapshot to your control plane.

Can we self-host the data?

Yes — the store is pluggable; point it at your own Postgres/Supabase.

Enterprise architecture governance across every repository

One control plane

Policy that follows the code

Audit-ready

Try it on your repo

FAQ

How do repos report in?

Can we self-host the data?

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