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How ArchSteer compares to adjacent tools.
ArchSteer vs ArchUnit
ArchUnit writes Java architecture tests. ArchSteer adds language-agnostic conformance, living docs, automated ADRs, agent steering, and a drift timeline.
ArchSteer vs dependency-cruiser
dependency-cruiser lints JS/TS dependencies. ArchSteer adds a full code-derived model, a migration-aware ratchet, living docs, ADRs, and agent steering.
ArchSteer vs Structurizr
Structurizr models C4 diagrams you maintain by hand. ArchSteer derives the model from your codebase automatically and adds conformance and ADRs.
ArchSteer vs CodeRabbit
CodeRabbit reviews PRs with AI. ArchSteer maintains the architecture's system of record — conformance, living docs, ADRs, drift, and agent steering — across the whole codebase.