ZeroDrift + NorthStar PM
NorthStar defines the rules. ZeroDrift proves they're working. Together, they form a complete AI project governance system.
How They Work Together
NorthStar is the governance framework. It defines guardrails, non-negotiables, task queues, and sprint gates for AI-assisted development.
ZeroDrift is the validation engine. It reads NorthStar guardrails and continuously measures whether AI agents are following them.
The result: measurable confidence. Every sprint produces a drift score (0–100). PMs see hallucination risk, architecture compliance, and alignment violations in real-time.
The Complete Workflow
Define in NorthStar
PM writes mission, guardrails, architecture decisions, and non-negotiables into the NorthStar file.
Build Parking Lot
Decompose work into structured tasks with descriptions, scope, agents, and acceptance criteria.
Design Sprint Gates
Define entry/exit criteria, required tests, documentation, and review checklists.
AI Agents Execute
Agents work within parking lot tasks, respecting NorthStar gates and constraints.
ZeroDrift Validates
Automatically read agent output and project context. Measure drift across three dimensions.
Generate Score
Unified drift score (0–100) generated in real-time with full audit trail and recommendations.
PM Decides
Review the score and dashboard before accepting work or requesting rework.
Learn About NorthStar PM
Visit the NorthStar PM framework site to learn the complete methodology, philosophy, and how it powers ZeroDrift.
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