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Configuration

Customize Rigour for your project with rigour.yml.

Minimal Configuration​

Create a rigour.yml in your project root. Rigour uses sensible defaults, but a basic config helps define your project's identity:

# rigour.yml
version: 1
preset: api      # api, ui, infra, or data
paradigm: oop    # oop, functional, or minimal

# Quality Gates
gates:
  max_file_lines: 500
  ast:
    complexity: 10
    max_params: 5

Configuration Core​

1. Safety Rails​

Prevent AI agents from touching critical files.

gates:
  safety:
    protected_paths:
      - ".github/**"
      - "rigour.yml"
      - "*.lock"
    max_files_changed_per_cycle: 10

2. Universal AST SME​

Enable structural analysis for your specific language. Rigour automatically detects your language, but you can tune the expert logic:

gates:
  ast:
    complexity: 10      # Max Cognitive Load
    max_function_lines: 50

3. Quality Handshake (SAST+DAST)​

Bridge the gap between code structure and tests.

gates:
  coverage:
    risk_adjusted: true # Requires high coverage for complex code

Next Steps​