Claude Code Governance & Config Sync
Sync CLAUDE.md, settings.json, and custom commands across your team with one command. Enforce governance policies, maintain audit trails, and keep every developer aligned with organizational standards. Built for Claude Code.
The Claude Code configuration drift problem
When every developer configures Claude Code differently, you lose consistency, security, and visibility across your organization.
Inconsistent CLAUDE.md
Every developer has different project instructions. Some have thorough CLAUDE.md files with coding standards, others have empty files or none at all. AI behaves inconsistently across your team.
Uncontrolled Permissions
Claude Code's settings.json controls what tools agents can use. Without governance, some developers grant dangerous permissions while others restrict legitimate workflows.
Lost Custom Commands
Custom slash commands and specialized agents live on individual machines in .claude/commands/ and .claude/agents/. When someone leaves, institutional knowledge walks out the door with them.
Governance features for Claude Code
GAL provides the governance layer that sits between your organization and Claude Code, ensuring every session operates within approved boundaries.
Config Sync
Pull approved CLAUDE.md, settings.json, custom commands, and MCP configurations with a single command. Keep every developer on the same configuration.
Governance Policies
Define org-wide rules for what Claude Code can and cannot do. Block dangerous commands, restrict file access, enforce security standards.
CLI Integration
GAL wraps your Claude Code workflow. One command to sync, one command to verify compliance, zero friction for developers.
Team Management
Invite team members, manage access levels, and ensure everyone runs the same baseline configuration across all projects.
How Claude Code config sync works
Get your entire team on the same Claude Code configuration in under 5 minutes.
Connect Your Organization
Install the GAL GitHub App to connect your repositories. GAL auto-discovers all Claude Code configurations across your codebase.
Define Approved Config
Create your organization's approved CLAUDE.md, settings.json, custom commands, and MCP configurations in the GAL dashboard.
Developers Sync
Team members run `gal sync --pull` to get the approved configuration. Updates are distributed instantly when policies change.
One command to governance
Developers sync their Claude Code configuration with a single CLI command. No manual file copying, no Slack threads, no merge conflicts.
# Install the GAL CLI npm install -g @scheduler-systems/gal # Authenticate with your GitHub account gal auth login # Pull the organization's approved Claude Code configuration gal sync --pull # Output: # ✓ CLAUDE.md updated (v12 → v13) # ✓ .claude/settings.json updated (permissions: 3 new allow rules) # ✓ .claude/commands/ synced (2 new commands: /review, /deploy-check) # ✓ .claude/agents/ synced (1 new agent: security-reviewer) # ✓ .mcp.json unchanged # # Sync complete. Claude Code is now on approved baseline.
Who uses GAL for Claude Code governance
Security Teams
Define rules for what tools Claude Code can use. Prevent dangerous commands like `rm -rf` or `sudo`. Ensure every session follows security policy.
Engineering Leads
Distribute coding standards via CLAUDE.md. Share custom slash commands for common workflows. Onboard new developers faster with pre-configured rules.
Compliance Officers
Maintain audit trails of what configurations were deployed. Demonstrate governance during SOC 2 or ISO 27001 audits.
GAL vs. manual config sharing
| Capability | Manual (Git/Dotfiles) | GAL |
|---|---|---|
| Push updates to team | No (pull only) | Yes |
| Multi-repo support | Manual symlinks | Org-wide sync |
| Audit trail | Git log only | Full visibility |
| Enforcement | None | Policy layer |
| Setup time | Hours per repo | 5 minutes |
Frequently asked questions
Does GAL replace Claude Code?
No. GAL is a governance layer that works WITH Claude Code. Your developers still use Claude Code normally. GAL ensures they all use the same approved configuration and policies.
What files does GAL sync for Claude Code?
GAL syncs CLAUDE.md (project instructions), .claude/settings.json (tool permissions), .claude/commands/ (custom slash commands), .claude/agents/ (specialized agents), and .mcp.json (MCP server config).
How do developers update their config?
Developers run `gal sync --pull` to get the latest approved configuration. You can also set up automated sync on a schedule or via CI/CD.
Can developers override the approved config?
With the Convenience tier, developers can override locally. With the Enforcement tier, GAL actively blocks operations outside approved boundaries regardless of local settings.
Does GAL work with other AI coding agents?
Yes. GAL supports Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, Gemini Code Assist, and Codex. You define policy once, and GAL translates it to each platform's configuration format.
Get your team on the same Claude Code config
Start with the free tier. Sync configuration across your team in under 5 minutes.
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