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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Guardian. Can't find what you're looking for? contact us.
General
What is Guardian?
Guardian is a desktop governance application that helps engineering teams maintain code quality and security standards. It provides real-time monitoring of a selected workspace, architecture and quality audits, and an AI assistant (Guru) that can explain findings and suggest fixes.
Who is Guardian for?
Guardian is designed for engineering teams of all sizes who want to enforce code quality standards without slowing down development. Whether you're a solo developer, a startup, or an enterprise team, Guardian scales to your needs.
Is Guardian open source?
This repository is licensed under MIT. If you are using a fork or a packaged distribution, check the LICENSE file shipped with that build for the definitive terms.
What platforms does Guardian support?
Guardian ships macOS builds today (Apple Silicon and Intel). Windows and Linux installers will appear on the download page as they are published.
Getting Started
How do I install Guardian?
Visit the download page and choose the recommended installer for your operating system. After downloading, run the installer and follow the setup flow in the app.
What are the system requirements?
macOS 12+ is required for current builds. At least 4GB RAM and ~500MB free disk space are recommended. Internet access is required only if you enable cloud AI providers or in-app update checks.
How do I control what files Guardian scans?
Use Settings > Scan Scope. Source (default) focuses on code and skips docs/tests/scripts/lockfiles. Extended adds infra and security surfaces (Docker/CI/locks/config). Full scans most text files for deep one-off audits.
How do I use web search with Guru?
Add your Tavily key in Settings, then enable Web Search. To force web search for a single message, prefix your question with /web or include @web. If your message includes a URL, Guardian prefers focused URL extraction; otherwise it uses web search.
Support & Community
How can I get help with Guardian?
Start with the documentation on this website. For technical issues and feature requests, use the repository issue tracker or contact us through the contact page.
Where can I report bugs or request features?
Use the contact page (recommended) and include reproduction steps and logs. You can also use the repository issue tracker if you prefer.
How often is Guardian updated?
Updates are delivered through the in-app updater when enabled, and new releases are also published via the distribution repository.
Need more help?
Share your issue (and logs if possible) and we will help you resolve it.