Governed execution. Not just AI assistance.
Every response carries policy state, execution context, and receipts — visible in real time.
GOVERNED EXECUTION · Constitution v12 · Policy: Enforced · Exec: GX-8F3A12 · Receipt: Generated The Difference
Traditional AI IDEs
Black box generation
Governor IDE
Traceable runtime
See why every response exists.
Governor surfaces policy state, constitution version, cost, and execution ID directly in the workflow — not hidden in logs.
GOVERNED EXECUTION · Constitution v12 · Policy: Enforced · Exec: GX-8F3A12 · Receipt: Generated Engineering Environment, Not Chat Tool
Controlled Workspace
- Split editor with resizable panes
- Breadcrumb navigation
- Focus & Zen modes
- Theme customization
Governed Chat
- Code actions on hover
- Prompt templates
- Execution context strip
- Pin important messages
Operational Awareness
- Git state integration
- Cost visibility
- Project dashboard
- Notifications with audit history
Proof Signals
Governor makes governance ambient — not an afterthought.
Run Locally with Full Power
Use the desktop app for the simplest local workflow, or pair the browser IDE to the local ZAK Agent.
Choose the Surface
Desktop is the cleanest local path. Browser mode uses the local ZAK Agent.
Desktop avoids the localhost trust step entirely.
Start the Local Agent
For browser mode, run this from your project directory:
npx zak-agent start Keep the terminal open while using the IDE.
Trust and Pair
On hosted HTTPS pages, trust the local agent certificate once, then reconnect. The browser pairs to your local agent with an origin-bound session token.
npx zak-agent install-bridge The bridge is optional convenience for one-click launch.
Full Capabilities
- ✓ Real terminal with full shell access
- ✓ Native filesystem operations
- ✓ Git clone, commit, push, pull
- ✓ Short-lived secure pairing for hosted browser sessions
Powerful agents. Governed execution.
ZeroClaw brings speed, autonomy, and deep planning capability to developer workflows. ZAK brings something equally critical: control, safety, and verifiable execution. Together, they create a new category — agents that can think freely while acting responsibly.
Why integrate ZeroClaw with ZAK?
ZeroClaw is an exceptional planner. It proposes actions, explores possibilities, and helps teams move faster. But raw autonomy without governance creates risk:
- Actions happen without proof
- Decisions can drift from intent
- Teams lose visibility into why something happened
ZAK solves this by placing a constitutional layer between intention and execution.
From "Agent Automation" to Governed Collaboration
Without ZAK
- Plans go straight to execution
- Context can scatter
- Risk grows as automation increases
With ZAK
- Every proposal becomes a draft plan
- Every action passes through governance rules
- Every execution creates a cryptographic receipt
This means teams can move fast without losing accountability.
How it works
ZeroClaw proposes
- Generates structured action plans
- No direct tool access
- No uncontrolled side-effects
ZAK governs
- Applies constitutional rules
- Evaluates particle context and phase
- Blocks unsafe operations during instability
Green Light execution
- Human or policy approval
- Deterministic execution paths
- Full audit trail recorded
The result: automation that stays aligned with intent.
What makes this different?
Constitutional Execution
Actions are not allowed simply because an agent suggests them. ZAK enforces rules before anything touches your system.
Particle Context Awareness
ZAK understands the state of the collaboration — whether the team is exploring, converging, or diverging — and adapts behavior automatically.
Cryptographic Receipts
Every action is verifiable. Know what happened, when it happened, and why.
Faster Without Chaos
OpenClaw keeps the velocity. ZAK keeps the boundaries.
The Future of AI Collaboration
Agents shouldn't run unchecked. Humans shouldn't have to micromanage.
OpenClaw + ZAK creates a new balance:
ZAK Notes
Wiki-style knowledge base with governed execution.
📝 Markdown Notes
Create and edit notes in .zak/notes/ with full wiki-link support.
🔗 Backlinks & Graph
Automatic backlink tracking and visual graph view of your knowledge.
🧬 Particle Integration
Notes auto-tag with active particles. Filter by conversation context.
💎 Crystal Embeds
Embed execution receipts and ledger entries directly in notes.
Use Obsidian? We've got you covered.
The ZAK Governor plugin brings Execution Stream and crystal embeds to your vault.
Same .zak/ folder. Same ledger. Same governed execution.
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Experience execution with visible rules.