Before
Context lives in too many places.
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For founders building with AIBuilt around GitHub. Controlled by you.
A review-first GitHub repository operating system
Build with AI.
Keep control.
Your AI tools write code. Founder Repo OS gives your GitHub repository the operating model around them — project context, AI-agent rules, and changes you review before anything is written.
Purchase to pull requestCustomer Account → GitHub → full diff → draft PR
Annual subscription · Starts at USD 149 net per year · Renews until canceled
YOUR REPOSITORY / SETUP REVIEWIllustrative preview
The decision stays with you
See the change.
Then make the call.
A repository-specific plan. A complete diff. A draft pull request you control.
README.mdShared project contextAI_AGENT_RULES.mdAgent boundaries
# Review-first operating rules
Keep changes inside the approved scope.
Explain the diff before requesting approval.
Leave the merge decision to the owner.
PR templateExplicit review gatesWorks with GitHub
A review-first GitHub workflow.
- Review-first workflow
- Full diff before Draft PR
- Customer-controlled merge
- Maintained security and governance updates
Customer Account→GitHub→Full Diff→Draft PR
View public docs on GitHubThe customer path
From your first login
to your final approval.
Simple for the buyer, controlled for the repository. Every write remains review-first.
Know what will change
Your repository.
Your context.
Your decision.
Connect only the repositories you choose. Review the scan, your project profile, and the proposed setup before approving a dedicated branch and draft PR.
- Scan first. Understand existing files.
- See new, changed, and conflicting files.
- Review the full diff. You decide what merges.
Actual product interface with controlled demo inputs. No customer data.
- 01
Choose an annual plan
Start with Starter or Pro for one named repository, or Unlimited for eligible internal repositories.
- 02
Open your secure customer account
After verified provider confirmation, your purchase email contains a short-lived account link.
- 03
Connect GitHub and choose a repository
Create a new repository or connect an existing one. The GitHub App only sees repositories you select.
- 04
Review the complete setup
Founder Repo OS prepares a dedicated branch and draft pull request. You decide whether to merge.
Beyond the first setup
Stay current.
Stay in control.
Relevant security, governance, and compatibility updates are included while your annual subscription is active. See what’s available, understand what changes, and choose when to merge.
A clear notice. Not a silent update. Eligible active subscribers can receive a version-specific email when an approved update becomes available to their account.
No direct writes to main. No automatic merge.
Illustrative preview · No live customer data
Customer Update Center
Update available- Installed version
- v1.0.0
- Available version
- v1.0.1
Example versions. Your account shows the verified state of each connected repository.
Explore the update path
- Check your accountCompare installed and available versions.
- Review the full diffA fresh read-only scan shows the proposed managed-file changes.
- Confirm a Draft PROnly your approval of a verified plan creates the update branch and draft pull request.
- Merge when you’re readyReview GitHub checks and merge yourself. The installed version changes after verified merge evidence.
Conflicts, missing evidence, or a changed repository stop the update until resolved.
One operating path, not a stack of handoffs
Keep your tools.
Give them a shared operating model.
Individual tools can solve part of the job. Founder Repo OS connects the rules, review, and release path around one repository.
What your repository needsSeparate point toolsFounder Repo OS
- Repository-specific operating rules×Usually separate✓Included
- A complete plan before repository changes×Varies by tool✓Included
- Full diff before the decision to merge×Often a separate step✓Included
- Clear boundaries for AI agents×Usually not built in✓Included
- One guided path from context to draft PR×Multiple handoffs✓Included
Comparison describes the difference between an integrated operating path and separate point tools. It does not compare named providers.
Visible operating structure
Less scattered context.
More shared understanding.
Founder Repo OS proposes a reviewable operating layer. You inspect the exact files and diff before anything is written.
With Founder Repo OS
Context, rules, and review have a home.
/project rootREADME.mdshared orientationdocs/DECISIONS.mdrecorded decisionsdocs/OPERATING-RHYTHM.mdreview cadenceproject/AI_AGENT_RULES.mdrepository-specific rules.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.mdreview-first changes
Illustrative structure only. Your Guided Setup plan is repository-specific and remains review-first.
Control stays with the repository owner
Move fast.
Keep the final say.
Founder Repo OS prepares the work. You retain the final repository decision. Relevant updates stay available while your annual subscription is active — and follow the same review-first boundary.
- No direct write to main
- Full diff before a repository write
- Draft pull request, never an automatic merge
- GitHub installation tokens stay server-side
Three annual plans
One repository. Or the whole operation.
Choose the scope you need. The full annual amount is billed upfront. All prices are net. No monthly billing or free trial.
Your guided operating foundation includes ongoing security, governance, and compatibility updates while active.
Structure
Repository Starter
USD 149 / year
$149 billed annually · net before tax
$12.42 per month equivalent · not monthly billing
1 named GitHub repository
Best for one new AI-built project.
Give one repository a clean operating foundation.
- Repository foundation
- Guided setup
- AI-agent rules
- Pull request workflow
- Safety checklist
Ongoing product updates included while active.
For serious repositories
Control
Repository Pro
USD 399 / year
$399 billed annually · net before tax
$33.25 per month equivalent · not monthly billing
1 named GitHub repository
Best for production repositories you actively operate, release, and hand off.
Operate one repository with governance, release rhythm, stronger AI-agent controls, and cleaner team handoffs.
Shipping to users or working with a team? Pro is the better fit.
- Everything in Starter
- Governance gates
- Operating rhythm
- Advanced agent controls
- Release and handoff system
- Existing repository conflict review
Ongoing product updates included while active.
Operating leverage
Repository Unlimited
USD 699 / year
$699 billed annually · net before tax
$58.25 per month equivalent · not monthly billing
Unlimited internal repositories of one legal entity
Best for founders, teams and agencies running multiple internal projects.
Reuse one operating foundation across eligible internal projects.
Building two or more eligible internal repositories? Repository Unlimited is usually the better fit.
- Everything in Repository Pro
- Unlimited eligible internal repositories
- Guided setup across internal projects
- Shared operating foundation
- AI-agent rules across repositories
- Internal governance and handoffs
- No client repositories
Ongoing product updates included while active.
Secure annual checkout continues in the Founder Repo OS customer WebApp. Access starts after verified provider confirmation.
Practical repository guides
Make the next decision clearer.
How a shared GitHub foundation fits the tools you use, the changes you review, and the updates you choose.
Review before you write
How do I review proposed repository changes?
Follow the guided path from scan to full diff, draft pull request, and your merge decision.
Read the review guide Keep your AI toolsHow do I give AI tools shared project rules?
Put context, boundaries, and review expectations in repository files instead of scattered prompts.
Read the rules guide Maintain your foundationHow do I review updates alongside my own changes?
Understand version checks, conflict-aware proposals, and the decision to open an update draft PR.
Read the update guideBefore you choose
The questions that decide fit.
Clear answers on fit, annual access, repository scope, client use, and what happens after purchase.
01Can agencies use this for client repositories?
Only with a separate Repository Agency subscription. Repository Starter, Repository Pro, and Repository Unlimited do not include rights to install or deliver Founder Repo OS inside client repositories.
02Does Repository Unlimited include everything in Repository Pro?
Yes. Repository Unlimited includes the complete Repository Pro setup layer for unlimited eligible internal repositories of the same purchasing legal entity. It does not include client repositories, client delivery, resale, redistribution, or white-label rights.
03Do I need a subscription?
Yes. Repository Starter, Repository Pro, Repository Unlimited, and Repository Agency are annual subscriptions billed once per year and automatically renewed until canceled. There is no monthly billing or free trial. Repository Agency remains sales-assisted and is not offered through the public self-serve cards.
04Why is Founder Repo OS an annual subscription?
Founder Repo OS is a maintained operating foundation, not a one-time template pack. While your subscription is active, relevant updates to security controls, governance rules, AI-agent boundaries, review workflows, and compatibility with the supported operating model are included. Repository rights and limits still follow your selected plan. Founder Repo OS does not replace GitHub security features, security products, or professional security audits, and it does not guarantee security outcomes.
05Why not just use AI-agent rules or a template?
Agent rules and templates solve one part of the problem. Founder Repo OS establishes a review-first operating model around your repository: project-specific instructions, repository context, review gates, and a controlled GitHub setup path. It works with the AI coding tools you already use rather than replacing them; the exact scope follows your selected plan.
06What happens after purchase?
Paddle confirms the annual subscription directly to Founder Repo OS through signed webhook events. The checkout browser receives a secure customer session, while Resend sends the verified Paddle buyer address a short-lived, one-time account-access link plus the WebApp URL. The buyer signs in, connects GitHub, reviews the repository scan and full installation plan, then approves a dedicated setup branch and draft pull request.
07Can I use it with an existing repository?
Repository Pro and the broader-scope plans include conflict-aware review for existing initialized GitHub repositories. Proposed changes remain visible before a setup branch and draft pull request are created.
08Does it write directly to main?
No. The implemented setup path uses a dedicated setup branch, shows the full diff before any merge decision, and opens a draft pull request. Nothing merges automatically; the repository owner remains in control.
Keep the speed. Add the control.
Give your next change
a better foundation.
Start with a governed repository foundation. Keep it maintained as your AI workflow evolves, then expand only when your internal scope or client delivery rights require it.
Choose your planAnnual subscription · Starts at USD 149 net per year · Renews until canceled