# ArchSteer MCP server

> Enforces architectural governance by allowing AI agents to query live models, retrieve target patterns, and check file conformance against declared intent.

- Repository: https://github.com/einvoice-dev1/archsteer
- Page: https://hostedmcp.org/servers/einvoice-dev1/archsteer
- Transport: stdio
- Stars: 5
- License: MIT
- Latest version: 0.10.0

## Install

### Claude Code

```sh
claude mcp add archsteer -- uvx archsteer
```

### Cursor (`~/.cursor/mcp.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "archsteer": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "archsteer"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### VS Code (`.vscode/mcp.json`)

```json
{
  "servers": {
    "archsteer": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "archsteer"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### VS Code CLI

```sh
code --add-mcp '{"name":"archsteer","type":"stdio","command":"uvx","args":["archsteer"]}'
```

### Claude Desktop (`claude_desktop_config.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "archsteer": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "archsteer"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### Codex

```sh
codex mcp add archsteer -- uvx archsteer
```

### Codex config.toml (`~/.codex/config.toml`)

```toml
[mcp_servers.archsteer]
command = "uvx"
args = ["archsteer"]
```

### Gemini CLI

```sh
gemini mcp add -s user archsteer uvx -- archsteer
```

### Gemini settings.json (`~/.gemini/settings.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "archsteer": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "archsteer"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

## FAQ

### Does ArchSteer upload my source code to the cloud?

No, the workflow runs locally and never uploads or executes your repository's source code.

### How does ArchSteer handle existing technical debt?

It uses a ratchet mechanism that only blocks net-new violations, allowing teams to ship features while ensuring debt only shrinks.

### What programming languages and frameworks are supported?

It supports JavaScript/TypeScript (including Next.js), Python, Java (Spring), and Salesforce Apex.