Frequently Asked Questions

(FAQ)

Preparation & Upload Instructions

How do I get the code if my developer uses GitHub or BitBucket?

In the case of GitHub, navigate to the main page of your repository on GitHub. Click the green "<> Code" button, then select "Download ZIP" from the dropdown menu. Upload that file directly to the Micah 6 Engine.

If you're using BitBucket, open your repository. Click on "Source" in the left sidebar. Click the "..." (three dots) icon in the top right corner, and select "Download repository".

How do I zip a folder on my computer?

Mac OS: Right-click the folder containing your code and select "Compress [Folder Name]".
Windows: Right-click the folder, select "Send to", and click "Compressed (zipped) folder".

What files should I include in the ZIP folder?

To get the most accurate audit, you should only upload the core source code.

DO INCLUDE: Source files (.py, .js, .ts, .tsx, .html, .css, .java, etc.), configuration files, and database schemas. You can also remove
DO NOT INCLUDE: Dependency folders (e.g., node_modules, venv, env, etc.), hidden version control folders (e.g., .git), or heavy media assets (.mp4, .png, .jpg). Note: The maximum upload size is 200MB. For a larger upload, you can run multiple batches. If you are running more than 10 batches, write to info@micah6ai.com

The Solution & Methodology

Q: What exactly do I get? Can I see an example?

You receive a comprehensive, 10+ page PDF Executive Scorecard. Every issue found is color-coded (🔴 Critical, 🟡 Medium, 🟢 Good) and includes a "Non-Tech Explanation," the specific business risks, and the estimated hours of engineering effort required to fix it.

You can view a public Deep-Dive Audit Report on a Song Recommender here. Or click here to see a report on a Medical Insurance SaaS.

How exactly does the Micah 6 Engine work?

The Micah 6 Engine is an algorithmic auditing tool that acts as an automated Technical Due Diligence consultant. When you upload a codebase, the engine scans the architecture using proprietary heuristics and LLM processing. It looks for predictable patterns of toxic technical debt, hardcoded business logic, scalability bottlenecks, and exposed security credentials. Within 3 minutes, it translates these complex findings into a board-ready executive risk scorecard. Start your automated audit from $49

How do I know I can trust this methodology?

The Micah 6 Engine was built using Micah 6 AI expertise as a plan of our founder, Maria Alice Maia, to automate the rigorous due diligence frameworks she utilized as a Data Architect and executive scaling systems at industry leaders like Itaú, Stone, Alura, and Ambev. Backed by Data Science credentials from UC Berkeley and ongoing PhD research in Data Science at FGV EBAPE, our methodology applies Fortune 500 tech governance down to the startup ecosystem.

What is the difference between the Automated Engine and Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) Consulting?

The Micah 6 Engine is a diagnostic tool. It instantly identifies the symptoms, risks, and red flags in a codebase. Our Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) Advisory is the cure. If the engine uncovers critical architectural flaws, you can hire our executive data scientists to diagnose the root cause, build a remediation roadmap, and execute a bespoke M&A defense strategy.

You can hire the HITL consulting for a specific need or hire a two-hour HITL along with the Audit Engine. In this two-hour private strategy session, you will talk with a Senior Technology Executive and we will interpret the findings with your team, address specific architectural risks, and build a prioritized 60-day remediation roadmap.

I don't know how to code. Will I understand the report?

Absolutely. The engine is designed specifically for non-technical executives and professionals. Every technical flaw is paired with a clear "Non-Tech Explanation" so you understand exactly how the issue impacts your business, user experience, and runway.

How fast is the turnaround? Can I run it the night before a partner pitch?

The Micah 6 Engine generates the complete executive scorecard in approximately 3 minutes. You can run it immediately before a boardroom meeting to ensure you know the exact technical standing of your product.

Will Venture Capital firms accept this report as official Technical Due Diligence?

Institutional investors will always conduct their own final due diligence. Some of them use or require the Micah 6 Engine report as part of their screening process. In any case, running the Micah 6 Engine before you enter the fundraising circuit acts as a preemptive shield. It allows you to find and fix the exact technical red flags that VCs look for, preventing them from using technical debt to slash your valuation.

How is the Audit Engine different from GitHub Copilot or ChatGPT?

AI coding assistants like Copilot are built for developers to write code faster. The Micah 6 Engine is built for executives and founders to audit the code that was written. We bridge the gap between technical execution and business risk. We don't just debug code; we tell you if the architecture will survive scaling to 10,000 users, or if you were sold a $49 template disguised as a custom build.

Security & Legal Terms

Is my proprietary codebase safe? Do you store my code?

Yes. Micah 6 AI operates under strict enterprise security standards. Your source code is processed temporarily in volatile memory for the duration of the analysis. Immediately upon the generation of your PDF report, your codebase is permanently incinerated from our databases. Payments are handled entirely off-site by Stripe; we never see or store your financial data. View a public Deep-Dive Audit Report on a Song Recommender here. Or click here to see a report on a Medical Insurance SaaS.