What is architecture drift and why does it matter?

Architecture drift happens when design decisions—like direct DB access—violate rules, leading to security holes or latency bombs. It surfaces post-deploy, costing months to fix.

How do you install ArchRad for Claude or Copilot?

npm install -g @archrad/deterministic, add to Desktop config as MCP server, restart. Validate IR graphs mid-session.

Will ArchRad work in my CI pipeline?

Yes—one npx command: validate --ir yourfile.json --fail-on-warning. Blocks PRs on violations, any platform.

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ArchRad: Catching Architecture Disasters Before AI Coders Torch Your System

Your API gateway pings the database directly? That's not a code bug—it's architecture drift, and AI agents love baking it in. ArchRad stops it cold at design time.

theAIcatchup Apr 11, 2026 3 min read

IR graph diagram highlighting architecture violations like direct DB access and missing auth

⚡ Key Takeaways

ArchRad validates architecture IR graphs at design time, catching issues like direct DB access before code exists. 𝕏
Integrates smoothly with AI tools like Claude Desktop and Copilot via MCP, plus CI for PR gates. 𝕏
OSS and free, but watch for future monetization—could cut compliance fixes by half if ArchLora delivers. 𝕏

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