Claude Code and Unleash: when agentic AI gets release governance

Claude Code is an autonomous AI agent that executes software development tasks independently, including reading files, running tests, making commits, and orchestrating external services, which enhances productivity but complicates governance due to its autonomous nature. Unlike traditional code completion tools, Claude Code operates in a wider loop, executing multiple decisions before human review, which can lead to increased delivery instability as AI usage grows, according to the DORA State of AI-Assisted Software Development report. To address governance challenges, FeatureOps practices with feature flags can be implemented to test, contain, and roll back changes without slowing development. The Unleash MCP server facilitates this by integrating feature flag management directly into Claude Code's workflow, allowing the agent to evaluate risks, detect existing flags, create and manage new flags, and follow established governance practices automatically, ensuring that developers can work quickly while maintaining control and stability in the software delivery process.