From zero to governed in 5 minutes
One command installs the framework. Type /chati and the first agent starts — no configuration, no manual wiring.
Prerequisites
AI CLI Provider (choose one)
chati.dev works with any of these. Install at least one:
Initialize in your project
npx chati-dev initDrops a chati.dev/ folder into your project with the agent definitions, governance rules, and config.
Activate your license
npx chati-dev activate --key=YOUR-LICENSE-KEYPaste the license key from your dashboard. Without it, the orchestrator won't start.
Log in to your AI CLI provider
Authenticate with your CLI provider before starting. See your provider's documentation for the login command.
Start the orchestrator
/chati$chatiThe orchestrator reads your project, detects whether it's a new build or an existing codebase, and hands you off to the first agent.
Updating
Already installed? Update without losing your project artifacts.
npx chati-dev updateUpdates constitution, agents, and hooks to latest. Your project artifacts (PRD, tasks, handoffs) are preserved.
What happens next?
The pipeline guides you through:
- DISCOVER: Capture your goals and the current state of the project
- PLAN: Turn requirements into architecture, design, phases, and tasks — with a 95% quality gate before moving on
- BUILD: Implement following the plan, with automated code and visual quality gates
- DEPLOY: Ship to production with CI/CD, security checks, and rollback paths
Every step leaves a paper trail, every decision is logged, and nothing ships without passing a quality check.