Architecture Drift
AI flags code that violates documented architectural conventions.
One of 122 modules in the GateTest scan suite. Catches the issue before it reaches code review, and on paid tiers opens a pull request with the fix already written.
src/api/orders.ts bypasses repository layer — direct DB access
Why we catch it
Where deterministic scanning stops and reasoning starts. Used sparingly, not by default.
The Architecture Drift module sits in this category alongside 6 related modules. Together they form one of the layers of a GateTest scan — checks fire in parallel, findings cluster by root cause, and on paid tiers the AI auto-fix loop reads each finding, writes the fix, validates against the scanner, and opens a PR.
How GateTest covers architecture drift
- Forensic tier only. Forensic ($399) only — it is part of the deeper nuclear suite. Full and Scan + Fix do not run it. No additional configuration.
- Free CLI.
npm i -g @gatetest/cli && gatetest --module architectureDriftagainst any local repo. No paywall on the scanning itself. - AI auto-fix PR. Scan + Fix tier opens a pull request with the fix, a regression test, and a pair-review by a second AI reviewer. Forensic Scan tier adds per-finding diagnosis and cross-finding attack-chain correlation.
- Honest confidence rating. Findings come with high / medium / low confidence so noisy patterns don't block the gate. The confidence-calibrator trainer reads customer suppressions and tightens rules over time.
Scan your repo for architecture drift
Free preview of the headline findings. Pay per scan, not per seat — one-time scans never auto-renew.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Architecture Drift module catch?
AI flags code that violates documented architectural conventions. Example finding: src/api/orders.ts bypasses repository layer — direct DB access
Does GateTest fix Architecture Drift issues automatically?
Yes — on the Scan + Fix tier ($199) and Forensic Scan tier ($399), the fix engine reads the finding, writes the fix, validates against the scanner, writes a regression test, and opens a pull request for your review.
Which tiers include the Architecture Drift module?
Forensic ($399) only — it is part of the deeper nuclear suite. Full and Scan + Fix do not run it.
Can I run the Architecture Drift module from the CLI for free?
Yes — install with `npm i -g @gatetest/cli` and run `gatetest --module architectureDrift`. The local CLI is free; paid tiers add AI auto-fix and the cross-finding correlation work.