The Governance Layer for AI-Assisted Development
The Governance Layer
for AI-Assisted Development
Continuous runtime enforcement across your entire development lifecycle. Governance enforced automatically, so you ship production-ready code from day one.
Core Capabilities
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End-to-end governance for AI-assisted development. Enforce architectural standards at runtime, guide your codebase through a structured path to production, and orchestrate multi-agent workflows with deterministic role separation and audit trails.
Pro
Multi-Agent Workflow
Six AI agents handle your full development cycle: planning, coding, reviewing, testing, and auditing. Each isolated. Each enforced.
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Pro
Production Readiness
A structured multi-step journey from “runs locally” to production-ready. Version control, CI/CD, testing, governance. Each step verified.
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Technical Debt Detection
Real-time detectors check every file save against your rulebook. Violations surface instantly. Not days later in a code review.
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Multi-Agent Workflow
A fleet of agents.
One repo. Zero chaos.
Orchestrate AI agents with role separation, isolated workspaces, and automatic task scheduling. No conflicts. No shortcuts. No surprises.
Semi-Autonomous
Maximum AI output. Zero blind spots.
Six agents handle the full cycle. You approve each handoff before the next role starts. The speed of AI without losing sight of what’s happening.
Fully Autonomous
Beta
The full cycle, fully automated.
All six roles execute end-to-end without manual handoffs. Same isolation, same enforcement, same audit trail. Governance runs throughout so the output is production-ready when it’s done.
How agents stay out of each other’s way
Separate Workspaces
Smart Task Ordering
Role-Based Permissions
Full Audit Trail
01
Role: Planner
Builds the plan with you
Collaborates with you to define what needs to be built.
🔒 Planning only
02
Role: Orchestrator
Breaks the plan into work
Takes your approved plan and breaks it into clear, ordered tasks.
🔒 Cannot write code
03
Role: Worker
Writes the code
Picks up a task, writes the code, and submits it for review.
🔒 Cannot approve its own work
04
Role: Reviewer
Reviews and merges
Reviews submitted work and merges it when all automated checks pass.
🔒 Cannot write code
05
Role: Tester
Confirms everything works
Runs tests and verifies the merged work actually behaves as expected.
🔒 Testing only
06
Role: Compliance
Produces the audit record
Produces a structured report of everything that happened: what changed, which agent did it, and whether it followed your policies.
🔒 Reporting only
Production Readiness
Ship production-ready
code from day one.
A structured multi-step journey from running locally to production-ready. Each step is verified before the next unlocks.
Infrastructure
Version Control
01
Your codebase is version controlled, credentials are protected.
Free
Infrastructure
Environment Setup
02
Every environment setting documented and secrets handling locked down.
Free
Infrastructure
Containerization
03
Your app runs the same way everywhere: local, CI, and production.
Free
Infrastructure
CI/CD Pipeline
04
Automated build, test, and deploy on every change.
Pro
Testing
Testing Foundation
05
A testing setup matched to your codebase so every piece of code has a corresponding test.
Pro
Hooks
Pre-commit Guards
06
Quality and security checks that run before any code is committed.
Pro
Enforcement
Mault Rulebook
07
Your architecture decisions become enforceable rules.
Pro
Governance
Governance Scripts
08
Code quality can only move in one direction.
Pro
Testing Rules
AI Coder Rules
09
Custom instruction files for every major AI coding tool.
Free
Technical Debt Detection
Detect technical debt in real-time. Enforce standards automatically.
As code is generated, Mault checks your files against your rulebook. Violations surface instantly in your editor. Pro hooks go further, intercepting the agent before the violation is even written.
Categories
#01
Polyglot
Directory Reinforcement
Catches files placed in the wrong folder the moment they are saved.
#05
Polyglot
Temporary Files
Flags log files, cache artifacts, and throwaway scripts before they get committed.
#06
Polyglot
Flat Architecture
Flags when a source directory is growing too flat.
#07
Polyglot
Configuration Chaos
Checks that required config and environment files always exist.
#08
Polyglot
File Proliferation
Catches backup and versioned copies of files before they ship.
#09
Polyglot
Naming Chaos
Enforces one naming convention across every file.
#10
Polyglot
Overcrowded Folders
Flags folders that are becoming catch-alls.
#02
Polyglot
Legacy Path Prevention
Blocks outdated patterns from re-entering the codebase.
#03
Polyglot
Convention Reinforcement
Keeps code style consistent across every AI session.
#04
Polyglot
Environment Reinforcement
Catches hardcoded file paths and environment-specific code before it causes problems.
#16
TS/JS · Python · Go · Rust · Java
Monolith Detection
Flags files and functions that are growing too large.
#17
JS/TS · Python
Missing Test Detection
Ensures every source file has a corresponding test.
#15
JS/TS · Python (AST)
Structural Governance
Enforces the structural rules your team has defined.
#13
JS/TS (npm audit)
Dependency Health
Flags vulnerable dependencies the moment they are added.
#11
JS/TS (import analysis)
Scattered Utils
Detects when the same utility has been written in multiple places.
#12
JS/TS (import analysis)
Dead-End Directories
Identifies code that nothing imports and no one runs.
#14
JS/TS (import analysis)
Application Flows
Maps which files carry the most dependencies.
Compatibility
AI-Agnostic by Design
Mault doesn’t care which AI tools you use. It provides a shared layer of intelligence that ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, and others can all rely on. Eliminating silos and aligning every assistant to the same standards.
The Platform
Governance that
agents can't ignore
AI agents ignore documentation and guidelines. Mault turns your standards into infrastructure they cannot bypass.
Catches problems as they happen
As code is generated, it’s checked against your rules. Issues surface immediately. Not days later in a code review.
Gets your codebase production-ready
Takes your project from running locally to production-ready. Each step verified before the next one unlocks.
Multiple AI agents, working as a team
Six agents handle the full development cycle. Each is limited to its role. No agent can overstep.
Stops problems before they are written
Rules are enforced while the agent works. Violations are stopped before the file is even saved, not flagged after the damage is done.
Governance Layer
- One ruleset enforced across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, and future AI tools
- Ensures AI-generated code follows the same architectural, dependency, and shipping standards
- Rules are version-controlled, reviewable, and continuously enforced
- Prevents conflicting patterns across editors, agents, tests, and pipelines
Enforcement Levels
Rules escalate automatically until they’re resolved.
warn
Flagged
Surfaces in your editor. Work continues.
error
Stopped
The agent stops until the issue is fixed.
hook deny
Intercepted
Blocked before the file is even written.
CI block
Blocked
Code exists but cannot ship until it passes.
Runtime Enforcement
Hooks that fire before
the damage is done
Hooks run while the agent works. They intercept actions before files are written and before sessions close.
Test-First Gate
Core
Blocks any file edit if no test file exists for it. No test, no changes.
Monolith Gate
Core
Prevents files from growing past a safe size.
Test Suite Gate
Core
The agent can’t close the session until the test suite passes.
Layer-Aware Test Gate
Pro
Knows what kind of test each file needs, not just whether a test exists.
Full SRP Monolith Gate
Pro
Keeps individual functions small, files lean, and catches bloat in both source and test code.
Transcript-Aware Stop Gate
Pro
At session end, reviews everything the agent touched and confirms every modified file has the right test.
Session Context Injection
Pro
Loads your project’s testing rules into the agent’s context at the start of every session.
Task Orchestration
The Orchestrator decides
what runs when.
Before any work begins, the Orchestrator maps out which tasks depend on which. Foundational tasks run first, in order. Once those are done, independent tasks fan out to multiple workers at the same time.
Execution order, this sprint
4 parallel lanes unlocked
Sequential phase
01
Everything else depends on this.
Runs first
02
Starts after Step 1 merges.
Waits for 01
03
Starts after Steps 1 and 2 complete.
Waits for 01 + 02
Parallel phase • 4 workers fan out
04
Worker A
Worker B
Worker C
Worker D
Sequential first
Foundations before features
The Orchestrator figures out what needs to be built first and sequences it automatically. Nothing dependent starts until its foundation is in.
FAQ
Common questions.
Straight answers.
The things people ask before they buy. If something’s missing, send it through .
How do I install Mault?
Install the Mault extension from the VS Code Marketplace. Run Mault: Initialize from the Command Palette (Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+P). This creates your config folder, registers the hooks, and prompts you to choose Core or Pro. Detectors activate on the next file save.
Does Mault work with Cursor, Copilot, and Windsurf?
Yes. All detectors and the CI governance gate work with any AI coding tool. Runtime hooks (real-time interception) require Claude Code. Other tools don’t expose that level of access.
What actually happens when an agent breaks a rule?
It depends on the enforcement level configured. Warn: surfaces in the Problems Panel, agent can continue. Error: hard stop, must resolve before proceeding. Hook deny: intercepted before the file is written. CI block: code is written but the PR cannot merge until gates pass.
How is this different from rules in CLAUDE.md or .cursorrules?
Those are suggestions. Agents read them when convenient and ignore them when not. Mault enforces at the infrastructure level. File system hooks, git worktree isolation, static analysis, CI gates. The agent can’t opt out.
Does Mault send my code anywhere?
No. All detectors run locally. Nothing leaves your environment. The only network calls are license validation and rulebook update checks.
Do I need to use the multi-agent workflow?
No. It’s optional. You can use Mault purely for its detectors, hooks, and CI governance without ever running the agent fleet.
Pricing
Start free. Scale when you're ready.
Choose the level of governance you need. Start free, scale with Pro, or bring Mault to your entire engineering organization.
Core
Free
forever
Real-time visibility into architectural drift, code quality, and testing gaps. Detectors run on every file save and work with any AI coding tool
Includes
- Real-time technical debt detectors inside VS Code
- Architectural and structural drift detection
- Monolith and missing test detection
- AI-ready prompts to fix issues fast
- Works with Claude, Cursor, Copilot, ChatGPT, and more
Best for: Individual developers who want visibility into structural issues while they build.
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Pro
$7.99
month/user
$99 one-time activation
Multi-Agent Flows, Production Readiness, and Technical Debt Detection. Automated and enforced end-to-end across your entire development lifecycle.
INCLUDES CORE, PLUS
- Multi-Agent Flows with role separation and worktree isolation
- Production Readiness Kit
- Advanced runtime hooks (zone, budget, phase, receipt)
- CI governance gate and pre-commit enforcement
- Testing pyramid and size/budget gates
- All Core detectors, automated
Best for: Individual founders and small startup teams shipping production software with AI assistance.
Enterprise
Custom
Governance at the organizational level. Centralized policy, cross-repo enforcement, compliance reporting, and hands-on onboarding for your engineering team.
Includes Pro, plus
- Custom governance rule design
- Organization-wide enforcement configuration
- Tailored onboarding and workflow alignment
- Dedicated support
- CI/CD integration guidance
- Policy customization across teams
Best for: Growing or established engineering teams that require structured, enforceable governance at scale.
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