What is GTT-Method?
GTT-Method is an open-source methodology for governed AI-assisted software development that combines specifications, context governance, and protection patterns.
What problem does GTT-Method solve?
Architectural drift — when AI-generated changes gradually move a system away from its intended design. GTT-Method provides mechanisms to make context explicit, governed and protected.
Is GTT-Method a replacement for SDD?
No. GTT-Method complements SDD. SDD defines what to build; GTT-Method governs the context and boundaries that guide an AI agent while building it.
Is GTT-Method an AI coding agent?
No. GTT-Method is a methodology and governance approach, not an AI agent itself, but a framework for governing how AI agents behave.
What is CPP (Context Protection Pattern)?
CPP is a GTT-Method pattern for protecting governed context. Instead of free modification, agents propose changes through a controlled workflow for human review.
Does GTT-Method depend on one vendor?
No. GTT-Method is vendor-independent and works with Claude Code, Kiro, Cursor, Copilot and other AI coding agents.
What are the core concepts?
- Governed Context: Explicit, protected project knowledge
- Architectural Intent: Clear decisions about how the system should work
- Context Layers: L0 (governed), L1 (decisions), L2 (docs), L3 (code)
- Freeze: The point where context becomes authoritative
- Change Requests: Formal process for proposing architectural changes
- ADRs: Architecture Decision Records
- Human Decision Boundary: Humans make strategic decisions, agents execute
How do I start with GTT-Method?
Clone the official bootstrap project from https://github.com/GTT-Community/gtt-bootstrap and follow the setup guide.
Is GTT-Method suitable for my project?
GTT-Method is particularly useful when: - AI agents participate actively in development - Architectural consistency matters - Multiple sessions and developers need shared context - Long-lived projects need preserved engineering intent