Codekeel: A context drift governance tool for Claude Code (github.com)

Codekeel has launched as a governance tool designed specifically for managing context drift in Claude Code projects. This open-source solution maintains a decision ledger that tracks architectural choices, conventions, and constraints throughout coding sessions. By enforcing these decisions in real-time, Codekeel ensures that each new session respects prior agreements, reducing the risks of contradictions that arise from code re-inference. Significantly, Codekeel operates entirely offline, requiring no server, account, or telemetry, making it a secure and accessible tool for developers. Users can easily integrate Codekeel into their projects with a simple command, which sets up necessary hooks and commands. The tool provides features such as decision recording, semantic verification with Anthropic's API (if configured), and reviews for stale entries or contradictions. This local-first approach not only enhances developer productivity but also upholds best practices in coding by fostering clear and consistent decision-making throughout the development lifecycle.