Tether FAQs

Question 1

Which AI coding agents does Tether support?

Accepted Answer

Tether integrates with popular AI coding agents like Claude Code/Desktop, Cursor, and Windsurf. It uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to provide persistent project context and validation, with broader compatibility planned.

Question 2

Does Tether operate locally or require cloud services?

Accepted Answer

Tether operates entirely locally ('zero cloud') within your project environment. It does not send your code or project data to external servers, ensuring your privacy and security while providing guardrails.

Question 3

What programming languages and frameworks does Tether support?

Accepted Answer

Tether offers broad compatibility, supporting auto-detection for over 90 frameworks across 8 programming ecosystems, including JavaScript, Python, Dart, C#, Go, Rust, Java, and Swift.

Question 4

How does Tether enforce project rules and dependency policies?

Accepted Answer

Tether automatically scans your project to generate a `tether.config.json` file. This configuration defines architectural invariants, allowed tech stacks, and dependency policies (blocking or warning against specific packages). AI agents consult Tether before making structural changes, ensuring compliance.

Question 5

What is 'Agent Drift' and how does Tether prevent it?

Accepted Answer

'Agent Drift' is when AI coding agents lose project context, leading to architectural violations, inconsistent code, or incorrect dependency usage. Tether prevents this by providing persistent architectural guardrails, reminding agents of your project's specific rules, tech stack, and policies.

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