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sentrux

A real-time architectural sensor, in pure Rust, that helps AI agents keep code quality from slipping.

★ 3.3k stars⑂ 298 forksMITupdated 2026-03
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// project facts

Project facts

sentrux is an open-source dev tools project by sentrux (sentrux/sentrux on GitHub). It has 3,315 GitHub stars and 298 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 19 March 2026.

Repository
sentrux/sentrux
GitHub stars
3,315
Forks
298
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
19 March 2026
Category
Dev Tools
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Full install guide
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Clarify your goal

    Decide the first concrete outcome you want from it, so you can pick the right example, template or mode instead of exploring everything at once.

  2. Get the project

    Clone the repository (or install the published package) and skim its README quick start for the requirements for your platform.

  3. Install and configure

    Run the documented install step and set any required configuration — such as provider keys, data sources or local services — before the first run.

  4. Run your first task

    Execute the smallest documented example end to end, confirm the output is what you expected, then adapt it to your real data or workflow.

// features

Why people love it

Live architecture treemap

Open the GUI on any project for a real-time treemap of its structure and health.

Rules engine

sentrux check enforces architectural rules and exits 0/1 for CI.

Quality gate for agents

gate --save records a baseline before an agent session; gate afterwards compares and catches degradation, with a numeric quality score.

MCP server

Agents can query sentrux directly through its MCP server during a session.

Claude Code plugin

Installable via the plugin marketplace for in-editor feedback.

Broad language support

A supported-languages list that even includes COBOL, per the project topics/docs.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Clone the repository

    Get the source so you can inspect, configure and run it locally.

    git clone https://github.com/sentrux/sentrux.git
    cd sentrux
  2. Install sentrux

    Use Homebrew or the install script (Windows binary is on Releases).

    brew install sentrux/tap/sentrux
    # or: curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sentrux/sentrux/main/install.sh | sh
  3. Gate an agent session

    Save a baseline, let the agent work, then compare quality afterwards.

    sentrux gate --save .
    sentrux gate .
    sentrux check .  # CI-friendly rule check
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains sentrux?

It is maintained by sentrux on GitHub (sentrux/sentrux), where the source, issues and releases live.

Is it free to use?

Yes — it is free and open source under the MIT licence, which permits use, modification and redistribution, including commercially, with attribution.

Does it need a paid API key?

No — sentrux analyses your local code and needs no LLM API key.

How does it compare to generic linters or Sonar-style analysis used alone?

Compared with generic linters or Sonar-style analysis used alone, sentrux's distinguishing focus is: a real-time architectural sensor, in pure Rust, that helps AI agents keep code quality from slipping. Pick it when that focus matches your need; the alternative may suit you better if its broader or different scope is the priority.

How do I get started?

Clone https://github.com/sentrux/sentrux (or install its published package), follow the README quick start to install and configure it, then run the smallest documented example — the Run section on this page mirrors those steps.

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