Why Execute AGENTS.md?
Most teams treat AGENTS.md as read-only context—something AI coding tools read. AgentMD executes what AGENTS.md describes.
The Problem with Read-Only
When AGENTS.md is only read:
- No verification — You can't prove the commands actually work.
- No enforcement — Agents might skip steps or drift from the spec.
- No audit trail — You don't know what ran, when, or whether it passed.
- No governance — Sensitive operations happen without guardrails or approval.
When Execution Matters
1. CI/CD and PR Checks
Run AGENTS.md commands on every push or PR. If the spec says "test before merge," AgentMD enforces it.
2. Compliance and Audit
Enterprises need traceability. Execution history, success rates, and audit logs provide it. Deterministic workflows support EU AI Act and similar regulations.
3. Team Standardization
One source of truth, one execution platform. Everyone runs the same commands the same way.
4. Failure Prevention
Catch broken commands before production. Execution surfaces real outcomes, not assumed ones.
AgentMD's Approach
- Parse — Extract commands from AGENTS.md
- Validate — Safety checks and permission boundaries
- Execute — Run in governed environment with timeout and sandboxing
- Audit — Log outcomes, success rates, ROI metrics