The open-source governance engine for AI-assisted software delivery.
10xs Kernel defines the rules, roles, and workflows that keep AI-generated code structured, auditable, and production-ready. It is Layer 1 of the 10xs architecture — free, open, and foundational to every exported project.
Currently in private incubation. Public release scheduled for 2026.
In practice, most issues teams face with AI-assisted development are not caused by model limitations. They are caused by operational breakdowns such as:
AI amplifies productivity, but it also amplifies ambiguity if left unguided. Governance determines whether speed compounds or degrades quality.
10xs Kernel is a stack-agnostic governance engine that defines how work is done, not what is built. It provides a consistent operating model for AI-assisted delivery by standardizing:
Clear separation of responsibility across Architect, Coding Assistant, QA, PM, and Producer roles.
Work is broken into microtasks with explicit scope, inputs, outputs, and completion criteria.
Clear expectations for what constitutes "done," including verification and proof.
Mechanisms to ensure context survives across time, people, and tools.
Policy-level governance that supports enterprise and regulated environments.
When you export a Project OS from 10xs, the kernel's governance rules travel with your project — ensuring your AI assistant follows the same standards, regardless of which tool you use.
10xs is organized into four distinct layers. The kernel sits at the foundation — open source and independent of everything above it.
Static governance rules, role definitions, workflow standards, and quality gates. The foundation that every project inherits.
PRD generation, architecture blueprints, AI validation, and decomposition. Generates project-specific artifacts using the kernel as its governance base.
A portable, self-contained governance instance for your project. Includes doctrine, architecture, and execution plan — ready for any AI tool.
The web application, funnel, and interface you are using right now. How you interact with Layers 1-3.
To avoid ambiguity, 10xs Kernel is intentionally not:
It is a governance engine — documentation, protocols, and templates that guide delivery.
When you export a Project OS, you receive:
The kernel tells your AI assistant how to work. Your artifacts tell it what to build. Together, they form a complete governance operating system.
10xs Kernel is designed for teams building:
It is not intended for disposable or throwaway work.