Regional
Where your app runs and the regions you serve. Configure target regions, data residency preferences, and any region-specific constraints. Drives the Archie Core region selection and influences which compliance frameworks apply.Compliance
Compliance frameworks that apply to your app — SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, and others. Archie tracks which framework you’ve selected and surfaces the controls that flow from it. Compliance add-ons are an Enterprise plan feature; see Enterprise overview.Security
Security controls beyond defaults. The platform ships with secure defaults (AES-256-GCM encryption at rest, configurable CORS, API rate limiting, RBAC), but you can pin extra requirements here — required MFA, password complexity policies, session lifetime, audit log retention.Performance
Performance targets. Expected concurrent users, response-time targets, peak-load assumptions. Archie uses these to inform the recommended Archie Core backend tier and compute size — see Plans and credits for the tier breakdown.Accessibility
Accessibility standards your app needs to meet — WCAG 2.1 AA is the typical target. Setting a target here informs the visual design defaults (color contrast, keyboard navigation, ARIA labels) and the generated component library configuration.How requirements flow downstream
System requirements rarely change the structure of your app, but they shape:- Backend tier and region in Archie Core
- Default security posture of the generated code (encryption, sessions, headers)
- Component library defaults for accessibility-aware patterns
- Compliance flags that surface controls in audit logs and admin UIs
FAQ
Do I need to set every category?
Do I need to set every category?
No. Sensible defaults cover most apps. Only set explicit values when you have a specific obligation — a compliance framework you’re subject to, a region you must run in, an accessibility standard your customers require.
How does setting GDPR or HIPAA actually affect my app?
How does setting GDPR or HIPAA actually affect my app?
GDPR and HIPAA are part of the Enterprise compliance add-ons. Selecting them here surfaces the relevant controls; the formal certification and Business Associate Agreement come with the Enterprise engagement. See Enterprise overview.
What happens if my performance targets exceed what my plan supports?
What happens if my performance targets exceed what my plan supports?
Archie surfaces a recommendation to upgrade your Archie Core backend tier (Starter → Professional → Enterprise) so the compute matches your target. You can ignore the recommendation, but expect performance to track your tier, not your stated target.
Do these requirements affect generated tests?
Do these requirements affect generated tests?
Some do. Setting an accessibility standard prompts Archie to add accessibility-aware tests; setting compliance flags adds checks for required logging and consent flows. The depth varies by category.