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Code Guardian vs MySpec

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Code Guardian compared with MySpec
DetailCode Guardian logo Code GuardianMySpec logo MySpec
What it doesAI skill package for code quality, security and architecture checks integrated into Claude Code and OpenAI Codex AI Senior Architect for Spec-Driven Development that generates 4-file spec bundles before you write code
StageEstablished MVP
Founded2007 Not given
Based inDE SG
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
PricingCompany licence 142.80 € one-off (incl. 19% VAT, equals 120.00 € net), first 30 days of updates included. Optional subscription: 29.75 € per month incl. VAT (25.00 € net), cancellable monthly. With purchase: 22.31 € per month incl. VAT for 6 months (−25%), then 29.75 € per month. Free: 20 projects, 100 spec files, 20 public share links per month. Pro: 5× AI usage limit, 100 projects, unlimited specs. Team: 10× AI usage limit per seat (2 seats minimum), unlimited projects and specs.
Key features
  • Seven quality gates enforcing approvals, migrations, dependencies, data verdicts, defect claims, option questions and legal text checks
  • Four command latches that block destructive operations before execution
  • 22 detectors built from real incidents
  • Five review modes and 15 hooks for different task sizes
  • Council of five advisers with root-cause analysis and retrospectives
  • Autopilot mode for unattended runs
  • Works on macOS, Linux and Windows with Python 3.9 or newer
  • Two separate editions for Claude Code and OpenAI Codex
  • 27 skills and 14 review agents included
  • 4-file spec bundle generation (constitution, requirements, solution, tasks)
  • Structured interview to clarify scope and edge cases
  • Live Mermaid diagram rendering
  • ZIP export of spec bundle
  • MCP Server integration for IDE agents
  • Greenfield and Brownfield workflow support
  • EARS+ acceptance criteria format
  • Versioned diffs for spec refinement
  • Team collaboration and shared projects
  • Plain-English edits in chat
What makes it different
  • Proven improvement: average 5.7 points with Code Guardian vs 5.0 without across benchmark tests
  • Built from 120+ real software projects and 20+ years of development experience
  • Deterministic safety checks that block dangerous commands before execution, not after in reports
  • Buy once, use permanently with optional updates subscription
  • Replaces vague prompts with immutable 4-file architectural contracts to prevent AI hallucinations
  • Senior Architect interview catches edge cases before coding begins
  • Supports both Greenfield and Brownfield project workflows
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)54 no change since last check22 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)1811
Citation Flow (Majestic)2027
Referring domains (Majestic)196100

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