User guide¶
The user guide is split into short pages. Start where your question is.
| Page | Read it when |
|---|---|
| How CmdWarden works | You want the model: launchers, policy, shims, the Vault, the Approval Gate |
| Use cases | You want a step-by-step guide for one goal |
| CmdWarden Vault desktop app | You want every page of the desktop app explained |
| Troubleshooting | Something is blocked, missing, or down |
| CLI reference | You want every cw command on one page |
| Glossary | You need the exact meaning of a term |
For Windows developers who use AI harnesses (Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, Grok, and similar) and the CLIs gh, git, az, and docker. CLI: cw (alias cmdwarden). Desktop app: CmdWarden Vault (Start Menu).