What is ArchRad and how does it detect architecture drift ?

ArchRad's a deterministic engine that lints IR graphs for issues like direct DB access or missing auth—before code writing starts.

How do I install ArchRad for Claude Desktop or Copilot?

npm install -g @archrad/deterministic, add to MCP config, restart. One command for CI validation.

Yes—ships as MCP server. Cursor, Copilot, Claude Desktop call it mid-session, no system prompts needed.

🛠️ Developer Tools

Four violations in six nodes. Zero lines of code. ArchRad just saved your team from a compliance nightmare baked in from day one.

theAIcatchup Apr 11, 2026 3 min read

ArchRad catches four common architecture flaws instantly in small graphs, preventing costly post-deploy fixes. 𝕏
AI agents like Copilot amplify design errors; ArchRad enforces rules at design time via IR linting. 𝕏
OSS tool with easy CI/PR integration—free, Apache 2.0, no telemetry. 𝕏

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