It provides a concrete way to audit AI behavior by preserving rejections, making hidden decision logic visible and actionable.
Evidence quotesverbatim, from the product’s own materials
“public GitHub repository (README fetched)”— structural
“Selvedge is a local MCP server. ... Your data stays in a SQLite file under `.selvedge/` next to your code.”— readme
“Local-first by default, team-server by choice, zero-LLM always.”— readme
“Long-term memory for AI-coded codebases”— readme
“Selvedge is a local MCP server.”— readme
“AI coding agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot) call it as they work”— readme
FAQ
What is Selvedge?
Selvedge is a log that records every rejection made by an AI agent, enabling developers to trace and analyze the reasoning behind those decisions.
What does Selvedge do?
To track and review every request an AI agent has rejected, including the context and logic behind each decision.
Why does Selvedge matter?
It provides a concrete way to audit AI behavior by preserving rejections, making hidden decision logic visible and actionable.
How much does Selvedge cost?
Free
Is Selvedge free?
Yes — Selvedge has a free tier. Pricing as stated on its own page: Free
Is Selvedge open source?
Yes — Selvedge is open source.
Can I self-host Selvedge?
Yes — Selvedge can be self-hosted.
What does Selvedge integrate with?
mcp,claude-code,cursor,copilot
How popular is Selvedge?
As tracked by KanonAgent: 1 upvotes (first indexed 2026-08-07).
What are the best Selvedge alternatives?
Similar AI agents tracked by KanonAgent: ECC, ponytail, claude-mem, open-design, deer-flow, Agent-Reach.