Welcome to Watchflow
- :fontawesome-solid-rocket: __[Quick Start](/getting-started/quick-start.html)__
Get up and running in minutes
- :fontawesome-solid-shield: __[Features](/features.html)__
Explore context-aware monitoring capabilities
- :fontawesome-solid-chart-line: __[Comparative Analysis](/benchmarks.html)__
See real-world impact and results
- :fontawesome-solid-cog: __[Configuration](/getting-started/configuration.html)__
Advanced rule configuration
What is Watchflow?
Watchflow replaces static protection rules with context-aware monitoring. We ensure consistent quality standards so
teams can focus on building, increase trust, and move fast.
Instead of rigid, binary rules, Watchflow uses AI agents to make intelligent decisions about pull requests,
deployments, and workflow changes based on real context.
The Problem
Traditional GitHub protection rules are:
- Static: Rigid true/false decisions
- Context-blind: Don’t consider urgency, roles, or circumstances
- High maintenance: Require constant updates
- Limited coverage: Catch only obvious violations
The Solution
Watchflow introduces Agentic GitHub Guardrails, where decisions are made dynamically by AI agents that understand:
- Developer roles and permissions
- Project urgency and business context
- Code complexity and risk factors
- Temporal patterns (time of day, day of week)
- Historical context and team patterns
Key Features
Context-Aware Monitoring
- Intelligent decisions based on real context
- Natural language rules written in plain English
- Clear explanations for all actions
- Learning capabilities that improve over time
Plug n Play Integration
- GitHub App for instant setup
- Comment-based interactions for team communication
- Real-time feedback through status checks
- No additional UI required
Quality Standards
- Consistent enforcement across all repositories
- Trust building through transparent decisions
- Fast iteration with intelligent exceptions
- Audit trails for compliance
Quick Example
Instead of a static rule like:
# Traditional approach
require_approvals: 2
Watchflow uses context-aware rules like:
# Agentic approach
"Require 2 approvals for PRs to main unless it's a hotfix by a senior engineer on-call"
The system automatically:
- Detects if it’s a hotfix
- Identifies the developer’s role
- Checks if they’re on-call
- Makes a contextual decision
- Provides clear justification
Architecture
Watchflow combines the best of both worlds:
- Real-time processing via GitHub webhooks for immediate response
- AI reasoning for complex decision-making
- Static fallbacks for reliability
- Hybrid architecture for optimal performance
Get Started
Ready to replace static protection rules with context-aware monitoring? Start with our
Quick Start Guide or explore the Features to see how Agentic GitHub
Guardrails work.
Watchflow ensures consistent quality standards so teams can focus on building, increase trust, and move fast.