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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ArchSteer vs Structurizr

Structurizr is great for deliberate C4 modeling. ArchSteer inverts the work: it derives the current architecture from code so the diagram matches reality without manual upkeep.

Derived vs authored

ArchSteer generates the map from source every run; Structurizr models are maintained by hand.

Governance included

ArchSteer enforces intent and tracks drift, not just visualization.

Decisions captured

Boundary changes become draft ADRs automatically.

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

Can I still draw intentional C4 views?

Yes — annotate intent in ArchSteer; the reliable layers are generated and you refine the rest.

Does it stay current?

Yes — it regenerates from code, so it never drifts from the system.

ArchSteer vs Structurizr

Derived vs authored

Governance included

Decisions captured

Try it on your repo

FAQ

Can I still draw intentional C4 views?

Does it stay current?

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